DEM312-1
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What can be used to communicate with individuals who have dementia?
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Shouting loudly
Whispering
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For effective you need to use speech without treating the person with as a child, without shouting or becoming with them if they do not understand. also affects the tone of your and makes communication more difficult. Do not get angry even if you find yourself becoming frustrated. We will all have seen people talking too loudly at people with dementia, it's not nice and it does not help their and confidence
Use simple, direct statements and information to communicate with individuals who have dementia. Which of the following is an example of bad practice for communicating with dementia sufferers?
Using words the person can understand.
Asking questions that require a 'yes' or 'no' response
Pressing for an answer if that worries or confuses them.
Giving one instruction at a time
Every practitioner who works with and supports people with dementia is legally bound to work within the principles and philosophy of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Is this statement true or false?
FALSE
TRUE
Negative behaviour and communication will not affect late-stage dementia sufferers. Is this statement true or false?
FALSE
TRUE
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