Dementia & Caregiver Flashcards
1
Q
Components of triadic model. What are we trying to change?
A
- Person w/dementia
- Caregiver
- Physical environment
Aiming to change behavior
2
Q
5 steps in transtheoretical model (from caregiver viewpoint)
A
- precontemplation (unaware re of client problem)
- contemplation (aware of problem and desired change)
- preparation (intends to act, asks lots ?s)
- action
- maintenance
3
Q
How long may it take a person w/dementia to process information?
A
60 seconds
4
Q
T/F
Dementia is a disease.
A
False
It is a group of symptoms that may accompany certain diseases
5
Q
6 stages of alzheimer’s
A
- no impairment
- mild cognitive impairment
- early stage
- mid stage
- late stage
- final stage
6
Q
When does client w/AD loose control of bowels/bladder?
A
late stage
7
Q
Behavior is a function of? (2)
A
person and environment
8
Q
Can a behavior be blamed on fact client has dementia?
A
No –> look around at person and environmental factors triggering behavior
9
Q
Is stress threshold higher or lower in person w/dementia?
A
lower
