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Culture Change and Dementia Care

Personhood. What makes someone a person?People with dementia are often not

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Culture Change and Dementia Care

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    1. Culture Change and Dementia Care Why is it important? 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimers Every 71 seconds someone develops AD 70% of residents have dementia

    4. Signs of dementia from video Thinks shes 50 years old Doesnt know her daughter is her daughter Forgetting phone calls & dinner Difficulty computing figures Word-finding difficulty Confusion about details

    5. Common signs of dementia Memory loss Abstract thinking Judgement & reasoning Language problems Disorientation to person, place, time

    6. Im a human being today. From Dancing with Rose, by Lauren Kessler

    7. What is Culture Change? Person-centered, person-directed Homewhat touches or connects us Relationships & Community Uniqueness Potential for growth

    8. Day-to-day Culture Change Looking for their mother Doesnt want to take a bath Cant sit still long enough to eat Wants to go home Thinks you are their daughter/son

    9. Opportunities for Culture Change Dining process Daily schedule Activities, activities, activities Hygiene schedule and methods Best Friends Approach Consistent staffing Supporting staff (training, flexibility)

    10. Special considerations Giving choice must gauge stage Communication changes community meeting, communicating history & routine Progressive nature preferences will change Over-stimulation watch for too much responsibility with too many steps Planning ahead limited time frame, need visual cues Lack of initiative how to fill the day

    11. Know The Unique Person

    12. Encourage Love and Affection

    13. Realize the potential for growth

    14. Help Build Community

    15. Have Fun!

    16. Thank you! For a copy of the handouts contact: Amelia Schafer, MS Education Director Alzheimers Association Amelia.schafer@alz.org 303-813-1669

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