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Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Overview for Healthcare Professionals

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1.  Persons with dementia or Alzheimer’s possess a number of strengths and abilities, such as: Ability to learn new information quickly Strong short-term memory skills Ability to read Ability to remember information

2.  An example of a communication or conversational strategy that could be used with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is: Asking, "Do you want pot roast or spaghetti for dinner?" questions that incorporate choices. Asking, "What would you like for dinner tonight?" Asking, "What did you have for breakfast?" Asking, "What activity did you do this afternoon?"

3.  Which of the following resources are good for working with memory-impaired adults: TV shows and news broadcasts Familiar photos of family and friends A busy environment with many activities Word lists and number sequencing workbooks

4.  Which of the following questions should be asked/answered FIRST when seeking to understand behaviors that may be demonstrated by a person with dementia: Who is affected? Why did the person with dementia demonstrate this behavior? Where is the behavior occurring? What time does the behavior happen?

5.  Which of the following statements are helpful when working with families and caregivers of patients with dementia? Never include the patient in conversations about the patient. Always assume the patient won’t understand what is being said. Provide a lot of information all at once so they are well informed. The patient as well as the family are likely grieving.