Week 2 Dementia Interventions

Question 1

what is motor learning

Answer 1

learning is most likely to occur in tasks and environments that are relevant and meaningful to the learner

Question 2

what is motor learning like in normal and with dementia? what kind of practice? and feedback?

Answer 2

NORMAL-you used masses, variety and random,
-whole vs part will depend.

DEMENTIA: you use massed, constant and blocked practice

Question 3

how does specificity differ between normal and dementia

Answer 3

specificity, you can transfer between tasks normally. dementia, you cannot transfer

Question 4

in normal and with dementia, do you use discovery or guidance

Answer 4

normal: discovery
dementia: guidance.

Question 5

is mental practice good under normal? dementia?

Answer 5

good in normal, bad for dementia

Question 6

feedback under normal conditions

Answer 6

carefully provided, an more initially then you ween off

Question 7

what about feedback with dementia

Answer 7

simple, they lack intrinsic and you need to skillfully give it

Question 8

with dementia can we use a stimulus for interventions

Answer 8

yes, sounds and scent

Question 9

do we want simple or hard, mute-step or one step

Answer 9

simple and one step

Question 10

minimize or max distractions

Answer 10

minimize

Question 11

use positive or negative reinforcement

Answer 11

positive

Question 12

when do we provide feedback

Answer 12

after the task

Question 13

minimize or maximize variation

Answer 13

minimize

Question 14

what should the tasks be

Answer 14

meaningful, pleasant and functional and important to the patient

Question 15

TF: use a lot of cuing

Answer 15

true, tactical, senses, non-verbal

Question 16

TF: we never intervene with a patients living condition,

Answer 16

false

Question 17

TF: avoid debate and conflict

Answer 17

true

Question 18

TF: it is beneficial to find a connection, like hobbies, recreation, occupation

Answer 18

true

Question 19

interventions should focus on maximizing

Answer 19

function, prevent and slow the physical decline, and environmental recommendations

Question 20

what kinds of exercise will we use

Answer 20

aerobic (improves cognition)
task specific
resistance

Question 21

with our interventions, how do we address the caretaker

Answer 21

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.