ACC Therapeutic Activities and Engagement 3

Question 1

During a group art activity, a resident with Alzheimer's insists their painting is 'wrong' and wants to stop. What is the best caregiver response?

Accepted Answer

Reassure the resident that there is no wrong way and focus on the enjoyment of the process

Answer

In therapeutic art activities, emphasizing enjoyment and process over product quality maintains engagement and self-esteem without causing frustration or shame.

Question 2

Which activity type is most likely to engage the procedural memory of a person with mid-stage Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Practicing a skill they learned decades ago, such as knitting or playing piano

Answer

Procedural memory for well-practiced skills often remains intact longer than episodic memory, allowing individuals to engage meaningfully in long-established activities.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using a 'fidget blanket' or sensory apron for a person with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

To provide tactile stimulation and a productive outlet for repetitive hand movements

Answer

Fidget blankets provide sensory stimulation and channel repetitive movements—common in dementia—into a safe, calming, and purposeful activity.

Question 4

A caregiver is planning activities for a resident who was a former gardener. The resident can no longer go outdoors. Which adaptation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer indoor potting activities with soil, small plants, and familiar gardening tools

Answer

Adapting meaningful activities to current abilities—such as bringing gardening indoors—preserves identity, uses procedural memory, and maintains engagement.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'validation' approach when a person with Alzheimer's insists they need to go to work, even though they have been retired for 20 years?

Accepted Answer

Explore the feelings behind the statement and respond to the emotional need rather than the factual error

Answer

The validation approach acknowledges the emotional content behind statements rather than correcting factual errors, reducing distress and maintaining dignity.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test

ACC Therapeutic Activities and Engagement 3