Dementia Evaluation and Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Main purpose of intervention
A
- ADLs
- Memory and cognition
- Mood and behavior
- Quality of life
- Social participation and safe living environment
2
Q
Assessments and evaluation
A
- Occupational profile (observation and interview)
- Assessment for ADLs, cognition, psychosocial, and physical functioning
3
Q
Intervention planning is based on…
A
Dementia stage and client strengths/weaknesses
4
Q
Intervention plan addresses…
A
- Task simplification
- Remediation and compensation
- Environmental modifications
- Health promotion
- Caregiver training
5
Q
Examples of environmental modifications
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- Reduce clutter
- Improve lighting and contrast
- Address wandering/sound
- Rearrange furniture
- Use adaptive equipment
- Limit choices
6
Q
Examples of compensation strategies
A
- Address strengths and weaknesses
- Assess burden, depression, quality of life
- Tx plan provides education and training
7
Q
Health promotion
A
Maintaining health leads to enhanced occupational functioning
8
Q
Caregiver education
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- Explain degenerative disease
- Bathing can occur 2-3 times/week to avid stress
- Eating
- Bathroom safety during transfers and toileting
9
Q
OT in nursing homes
A
- Focus on individual ability to perform ADLs
- Identify strengths
- Emphasis on meaningful occupations and quality of life
10
Q
Intervention goals
A
Promoting
- Communication skills
- Impulse control
- Task performance
- Independent living skills
- Maintenance of physical skills
