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END OF
LIFE
DISEASE &
DISABILITY
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Behaviors
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2. Know the person’s history and triggers, validate their feelings, show them you care, stay calm

3. What are strategies to help with redirecting behaviors?

4. Abnormal deposits of plaque and tangles in the brain

5. What causes Alzheimer’s dementia?

6. Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia

7. What are the two most common types of dementia?

8. Keep them warm, cover shoulders with a towel, be organized, sing to distract

9. What are strategies to help with bathing challenges?

10. Pacing, repetitive behavior, rummaging, delusions, agitation, catastrophic reaction

11. What are common behaviors associated with dementia?

12. Treatments that do not prolong life but promote comfort

13. What is supportive or palliative care?

14. Acknowledging the other person’s reality instead of your own

15. What is validation therapy?

16. Hair loss

17. What is alopecia?

18. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

19. What are the stages of grief?

20. Blood pressure drops, body temperature increases, skin is clammy, decrease of urine output, incontinence

21. What are common signs as death approaches?

22. Stiffening of the muscles that happens 2-4 hours after death

23. What is Rigor Mortis?

24. Examination of the persons organs after death

25. What is an autopsy?

26. Constipation, confusion, lethargy

27. What are common side effects of narcotic pain medication?

28. A living will, a power of attorney for health care, a will

29. What are advanced directives?

30. Care during the last 6 months of life that focuses on comfort and quality.

31. What is hospice care?

32. A developmental disability that a person was born with

33. What is congenital?

34. A developmental disability that happened after birth

35. What is acquired?

36. Sensation continues over time even though healing may have taken place

37. What is chronic pain?

38. Alopecia, stomatitis, depression, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

39. What are common side effects of cancer treatment?

40. Temporary confusion that gets better with treatment of underlying problem

41. What is delirium?

42. Break down tasks to simple steps, don’t rush, encourage self care, communicate you care, avoid over-stimulation

43. What are some strategies to use to minimize dementia behaviors?

44. Story telling, old photos, music from their era

45. What are examples of ways you can use reminiscence therapy?

46. Lack of empathy, negative attitudes, bad health habits

47. What are signs of possible caregiver burnout?

48. Increasing confusion later in the day and evening.

49. What is sundowning?

50. Use finger food, check for pocketing, hold utensil with the resident to help begin, make it a social activity,

51. What are some strategies to help with dementia care at mealtime?