Dementia - Need-driven Dementia-compromised Behavior Model

Question 1

4 frameworks for interventions

Answer 1

• Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold Model
• Need-driven Dementia-compromised Behavior Model
• Cognitive Behavioural Approach
• Neurodevelopmental Sequencing Model

Question 2

Need-driven Dementia-compromised Behavior Model

– Framework’s raison d’être

Answer 2

Person cannot communicate verbally and does so behaviorally. Reframe disruptive behaviour as an expression of unmet needs.

Question 3

Need-driven Dementia-compromised Behavior Model

– Goals (summary slide - 3 points)

Answer 3

Assess / organize
personal / environmental factors 
to 
• identify / understand unmet needs 
• individualize care
• reduce dysfunctional behaviour