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WorksheetsBasic Dementia Competency
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
