Dementia Care and Services Flashcards
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What is 'person-centered care' in the context of dementia care in an RCFE?
Answer: Tailoring care to the individual's unique life history, preferences, values, and remaining abilities
Person-centered dementia care is individualized — it is shaped by each resident's life story, preferences, strengths, and remaining capabilities.
What is the recommended approach when a resident with advanced dementia becomes agitated in an RCFE?
Answer: Use non-pharmacological interventions first, such as redirection, calming music, or a familiar activity
Non-pharmacological approaches — such as redirection, music therapy, and familiar activities — should be tried before any medication for dementia-related agitation.
Why is structured routine important for residents with dementia in an RCFE?
Answer: Predictable daily routines reduce anxiety and confusion, providing security for people with dementia
Consistent daily routines reduce anxiety and confusion by providing a predictable, familiar structure that people with dementia can rely on.
What is 'sundowning' and how should RCFE staff respond to it?
Answer: Sundowning refers to increased confusion, agitation, or behavioral changes that occur in the late afternoon and evening in some people with dementia
Sundowning is the increase in confusion and agitation during late afternoon and evening, common in dementia. Staff should use calming, structured approaches during this vulnerable time.
How should an RCFE staff member communicate with a resident in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Use simple, clear sentences, allow extra time to respond, and avoid arguing or correcting mistaken beliefs
Simple, clear communication with patient time for response is most effective. Arguing with or correcting the person about mistaken beliefs often increases distress.
What is the purpose of a life history or personal biography form used in RCFE dementia care?
Answer: It collects information about the resident's background, preferences, and life story to inform person-centered care
Life history forms capture each resident's unique story — career, hobbies, relationships, cultural background — which staff use to provide personalized, meaningful dementia care.