CAD Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions

Question 1

Reminiscence therapy is most effective for:

Accepted Answer

Enhancing self-esteem, social connection, and cognitive engagement through reflection on past experiences

Answer

Reminiscence therapy helps residents find meaning, enhance identity, and foster social connection through structured reflection on personal history.

Question 2

Music therapy interventions in long-term care have been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce agitation, improve mood, and stimulate memory in residents with dementia

Answer

Research consistently demonstrates that music interventions reduce agitation, improve mood, and evoke memory in residents with dementia.

Question 3

Pet therapy (animal-assisted activity) in long-term care is known to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce loneliness, lower blood pressure, and improve mood

Answer

Animal-assisted activities are evidence-based interventions that reduce loneliness, improve mood, and offer physical and psychological benefits.

Question 4

Which therapeutic approach focuses on validating the feelings and reality of individuals with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Validation therapy

Answer

Validation therapy, developed by Naomi Feil, focuses on acknowledging and validating the emotional reality of people with dementia rather than correcting them.

Question 5

Horticultural therapy in long-term care settings primarily benefits residents by:

Accepted Answer

Promoting sensory stimulation, purpose, nurturing, and connection to nature

Answer

Horticultural therapy uses gardening and plant-based activities to provide sensory stimulation, a sense of purpose, and therapeutic benefits.

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions