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DEM312-4

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Social environment can provide interactions for those with progressed dementia which create stimulation and enjoyment. Select two answers which show examples of these interactions.

Driving along familiar routes

Talking about early life, past career and good memories

Reading a new book

Opportunities to meet with family and friends

Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps.

situationremindingapproachindividual

Reality Orientation. This tries to place the in the here and now, them of the day, place, time and they are in.

Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps.

focusingindividualcontentacceptance

A validation approach is using non-judgemental and empathy to show the that their expressed feelings are valid, and on the feelings rather than the of speech.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Reminiscence Technique’, an article by Marilynn Larkin
‘Preserving memories: using reminiscence techniques’, an article by Julie Swann
‘Reality orientation in the treatment of Alzheimer’s’, an article on the Very Well website

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click the icon to read an article titled ‘Non-pharmacological interventions in dementia’ which was written by Simon Douglas, Ian James and Clive Ballard. This article discusses the importance of pursuing non-pharmacological treatments first when treating dementia patients, and provides examples of alternative therapies that can prove effective.
Click the icon to access this article entitled ‘Reminiscence Therapy for Older People’ which was published by Able Community Care and explains strategies to engage older people with dementia in this kind of therapy, and the benefits of doing so.
Click the icon to access an online article produced by the Alzheimer’s Society on communicating.
Click the icon to access ‘Interacting with People with Dementia – What You Should Know’, an informative advice blogpost written by Scott Eckstein. This article explains the importance of a positive environment, and advice on how to communicate positively.

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