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MAINTAINING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH MEANINGFUL
ACTIVITIES
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THE THREE HOUR INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP• Dementia and brain function
• Signs and symptoms• Impact of dementia
• Communication and the environment• Strategies for effective communication• Suggestions for a supportive environment
• Meaningful activities • Getting started• Brainstorming activity ideas
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ACTIVITIES ARE ANOPPORTUNITY TO:
• Enjoy and create
• Spend quality time together
• Connect with the environment
• Be involved in everyday tasks
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ROLES
REPETITION
ROUTINE
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PROCEDURAL MEMORY
Procedural memory refers to the things we do automatically, that are imprinted into our memory
Mostly spared in dementia
Habits form part of procedural memory
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DECLARATIVE MEMORY
Refers to the conscious recollection of ‘facts and events’, including memory for words, scenes, faces and stories. (Squire 1994)
Declarative memory is always impaired in dementia.
Information needs to be put into the environment to assist/ prompt the memory
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A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WILL ASSIST THE PERSON TO BE “JUST AS GOOD AS THEY CAN BE”
(Montessori Methods for Dementia – Rehabilitative Therapies workbook AlzTAS)
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A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
• is familiar
• supports orientation to time and place
• provides line of sight vision
• minimises noise and distractions
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COMMUNICATION
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COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
• Engage with touch or visual contact
• Offer choice
• Demonstrate
• Give time to process information
• Don’t argue
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GETTING STARTED
• Right day?
• Right time?
• Right mood?
• Right activity?
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“Would you like to join me to do ………. we can do it together?”
“I would like some help with ………. watch me, I’ll show you”
BEGIN AN ACTIVITY WITH AN INVITATION OR REQUEST
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If an activity lasts 10 minutes ………that is OK
If an activity is not completed ………that is OK
If an activity does not look perfect …that is OK
HAVE NO EXPECTATIONS
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THERE IS NO RIGHT
THERE IS NO WRONG
If the person with dementia becomes agitated or anxious – STOP the activity and take a break.
Do not correct or change the work of the person with dementia
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ACTIVITIES
• Activities of Daily Living• Sensory Activities• Cognitive Activities• Physical Activities• Social / Spiritual Activities
and don’t forget to be spontaneous
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EVALUATIONSQuestion: “Will the information you received help you in your caring role?”
Carer who cares for a parent - “Being careful of my own non-verbal messages. Be more understanding of Mum’s feelings, understanding that what she feels is real to her, even though totally unrealistic to me.”
Carer who cares for a spouse – “Reinforced power of ‘touch’ for communication”
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Carer who cares for a spouse – “Yes, gave me the information to deal with my husband’s needs, gave me good ideas for activities.”
Carer who cares for a spouse – “It made me understand more, how a person with dementia sees life and how to adjust my reactions accordingly.”
EVALUATIONS CONT.
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When a person with dementia connects to their creativity through an activity that is meaningful to them, the positive outcomes are far reaching. During this time there is no focus on dementia and no stigma, as the activity engages the person at their individual level.
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ENJOYMENT DOES NOT REQUIRE MEMORY
People with dementia live in the moment ………..give them lots of
good moments
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THANK YOU
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ADDITIONAL HELP
www.fightdementia.org.au
https://twitter.com/alznsw
www.facebook.com/alznsw
National Dementia Helpline1800 100 500
An interpreter service is available