Supporting people with dementia

What is the definition of the word 'describe'?

• Give an account, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

• Name, list or otherwise characterise.

• Give possible alternatives, produce an idea, put forward, e.g. an idea or plan, for consideration

• Make a judgement from available evidence.

What does Person-centred approach mean?

• Focus is on the medical condition first and the individual second

• Where the individuals needs are not at the centre

• The person is placed at the centre of the service and treated as a person first.

• Everyone is treated the same and they don't need individualised care

To improve the quality of life of an individual with dementia it is important to promote the...

Who could help support an individual with dementia?

• Carer

• GP

• Admiral nurse

• Neighbour

• All of the above

Is it important to provide appropriate opportunity for physical and mental exercise?

• False

• True

When working with individuals with dementia is it important to involve family and friends when planning their care?

• True

• False

Multiagency is when

Assisted technology can be used to support someone to stay in their own homes?

• True

• False

Communication is vital when working within a multiagency approach to safeguard the individual

• False

• True