Involvement in activity for A person with dementia

Explain how the involvement in activity for a person with dementia enhances self-esteem, minimizes boredom and reduces behaviors of concern.

1. Outline three (3) examples of a meaningful activity you could provide for a person with dementia that could enhance/support the following:
2. Cognitive skills
3. Movement
4. Music
5. Art

When a morning support worker assists a person with dementia to get ready for the day (toileting, showering, dressing and grooming), the use of reassuring words, phrases and body language can make the process a more positive experience. In the table below,

1. outline three (3) examples of how you would use these communication skills in this type of scenario.

Body language

1. A support worker can choose to use reality orientation and reminders for a person with dementia.

Why is this helpful?

1. List three (3) helpful reality orientation strategies.

Explain why it is sometimes more helpful to accept the reality experienced by the person with dementia than try to change it. Provide an example of a communication strategy for this situation in your answer. (

1. A person with dementia may need to express their distress.
2. Explain why it is important to acknowledge feelings of distress rather than try to stop them.

Describe how verbal and physical reassurance can allow safe expression of feelings.

You enter Sandra’s room to prompt her to come for lunch in the dining room; however you find her crying as she looks at a photo of her and her husband dancing together. Explain how to use the following communication strategies effectively so that Sandra can settle and have some lunch.