Week 2 Dementia Interventions Flashcards
what is motor learning
learning is most likely to occur in tasks and environments that are relevant and meaningful to the learner
what is motor learning like in normal and with dementia? what kind of practice? and feedback?
NORMAL-you used masses, variety and random,
-whole vs part will depend.
DEMENTIA: you use massed, constant and blocked practice
how does specificity differ between normal and dementia
specificity, you can transfer between tasks normally. dementia, you cannot transfer
in normal and with dementia, do you use discovery or guidance
normal: discovery
dementia: guidance.
is mental practice good under normal? dementia?
good in normal, bad for dementia
feedback under normal conditions
carefully provided, an more initially then you ween off
what about feedback with dementia
simple, they lack intrinsic and you need to skillfully give it
with dementia can we use a stimulus for interventions
yes, sounds and scent
do we want simple or hard, mute-step or one step
simple and one step
minimize or max distractions
minimize
use positive or negative reinforcement
positive
when do we provide feedback
after the task
minimize or maximize variation
minimize
what should the tasks be
meaningful, pleasant and functional and important to the patient
TF: use a lot of cuing
true, tactical, senses, non-verbal
TF: we never intervene with a patients living condition,
false
TF: avoid debate and conflict
true
TF: it is beneficial to find a connection, like hobbies, recreation, occupation
true
interventions should focus on maximizing
function, prevent and slow the physical decline, and environmental recommendations
what kinds of exercise will we use
aerobic (improves cognition)
task specific
resistance
with our interventions, how do we address the caretaker
with the psychological health screens for depression and anxiety, discuss their goals, and teach ADL strategies, and tach behavior modifications (not to argue), and encourage them, support groups and respite care.
