Chapter 6: Memory Impairment
Basic Dementia Training
ALL CAREGIVERS are to complete the basic portion of Dementia training.
Please press button below to see a list of activities to do with clients with a memory impairment.
Information!
What do you do to de-escalate a client with dementia?
Talk in a calm slow voice.
DO NOT raise your voice, make inappropriate comments, or motions at the client
Distract: Direct client to another activity
Talk to client about family: This can be used to distract. (Ex: What has FAMILY NAME doing?)
Individuals with dementia can refuse!
Advanced Dementia Training
This training are for those that are willing to work with client that have moderate -sever dementia or dementia with behaviors.
Importance of Learning about the Client
Learning about your clients life story is very important to the care given.
It helps build trust
Can be used as a re-direction technique
Reminiscing can be used as an activity
Discussion about past is vital for memory care
Three Points of Memory Care
Intellectual Stimulation
Social Stimulation (Reminiscing)
Physical Exercise