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Case Study
Luca is a 68 year old man who suffers with dementia. He is physically capable of doing most things, but finds it difficult to remember what tasks have or have not been done, and cannot easily remember how to perform tasks like house work and cooking. Luca can get upset at times when he forgets things, and he is frightened to leave the house in case he forgets his keys and cannot get back in. He also has a bad diet because he would rather eat a microwave meal each day as he can read the instructions and has notes on the microwave so he can use it. Riku is Luca’s support worker and he is determined to improve Luca’s diet and make life easier for him.
- How could Riku improve Luca’s diet?
- What sort of foods should Luca be eating?
- What could Riku suggest to Luca so that he is able to leave the house without worrying about his keys?
- How can Riku involve Luca is making meals and taking care of the house in a way that doesn’t frustrate him when he can’t remember how to do things?
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