Basic Dementia Competency

What is Dementia?

• Decline in mental ability, severe enough to affect daily life

• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

• Spinal Cord Injury

What are warning signs of Dementia?

• Cannot recall dates, how one got to a location

• Occasionally taking wrong change ($$) but able to rectify

• Difficulty following conversations, starting to isolate self

• Unable to recall routes to familiar location (e.g. home), or recipe of a usual homecooked dish

• Difficulty using NEW appliances (e.g. automated vacuum cleaner)

What are examples of BPSD? (Select more than 1)

• Sociable

• Aggression

• Lack of motivation to participate in activities

• Excessive restlessness

• Wandering

BPSD occur due to UNMET needs.

• True

• False

What form do we use to report BPSD in the centre?

• Well-being profile (WBP)

• Pool Activity Level (PAL)

• Behaviour Incident Report (ABC)

V in VIPS stands for Valuing people.

• True

• False

P in VIPS stands for Personal Care.

• True

• False

What is the main purpose of activities in DDC?

• Maintain physical function

• Engagement- socially, cognitively, physically, psychologically

• Cognitive Stimulation

Which is NOT a domain for Activity (Life-group) planning?

• Physical games

• Memory games

• Household activities

• Sensory games

What are the 4 steps for planning a group activity?

• Preparation, Introduction, Main activity, Closing

• Introduction, Set up, Main activity, Cool Down

• Set up, Introduction, Activity, Tea time