Which person should you be MOST concerned is showing signs of dementia?A father forgets some details of his daughter’s wedding.A grandmother forgets she has grandchildren.Someone asks you to repeat a phone number twice before they can write it down.It takes a moment for a grandmother to remember the names of her 13 grandchildren

A resident's family member expresses concern about their loved one's forgetfulness. How would you explain reversible dementia to provide reassurance and guidance?Discuss the importance of memory-enhancing activities.Encourage them to maintain a consistent daily routine.Explain that some memory issues can be temporary and suggest they observe any patterns.Recommend they engage their loved one in stimulating conversations.

What do you expect to find among those with dementia during a time travel experience?An inability to tell time from a clock or calendarA tendency to float in and out of certain time periodsAn inability to tell the difference between 10 minutes and 10 hoursA tendency to live in the present and not recognize time passing

Name two (2) signs that may indicate a client is being impacted by dementia.

Which may be the most difficult for an older adult to recall?Where they were bornHow old they were when they got marriedWhat they had for dinner last eveningThe names of their children

What activity encourages family members to be involved during the late stage of dementia?Discussing end-of-life decisionsMassaging their hands with lotionPlaying cards with themAsking them about their military service