Memory Care Education: Substance and Style

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1 Memory Care Education: Substance and Style

2 Jenn

3 Oliver

4 In the beginning

5 In the beginning Levels of Care neighborhoods Programming redefinition Training program

6 The spark

7 Identifying the need Caregiver fatigue Resident behaviors Use of psychotropic medication

8 Identifying the need Resident and staff injuries Turnover within the team Limited employee understanding

9 A Unique Culture

10 Planning the Rollout

11 Planning the Rollout Collaboration within organization Timeline 6 months to liftoff! Building a catalogue

12 Planning the Rollout Use of existing education resources Relias (scheduling and tracking) Leadership and accountability

13 Branding the Project

14 Branding the Project

15 Branding the Project

16 Branding the Project

17 Branding the Project

18 Alzheimer s Disease Diagnosing and Treating

19 Music & Dementia

20 10 Warning Signs of dementia

21 Sexuality, Intimacy and Dementia

23 Branding the Project

25 Branding the Project

26 Branding the Project

Communication Changes Difficulty finding the right words Using familiar words repeatedly Describing familiar objects rather than calling them by name Easily

27 Communication Changes Difficulty finding the right words Using familiar words repeatedly Describing familiar objects rather than calling them by name Easily losing train of thought Difficulty organizing words logically Reverting to speaking a native language Speaking less often Relying on gestures more than speaking

28 Communication Changes Difficulty finding the right words Using familiar words repeatedly Describing familiar objects rather than calling them by name Easily losing train of thought Difficulty organizing words logically Reverting to speaking a native language Speaking less often Relying on gestures more than speaking

29 DEMENTIA IS AN UMBRELLA

30 Dementia, an Umbrella Term Covering several forms of neurocognitive disorders

31 # 6 New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing Calling things by the wrong name Struggling with vocabulary Problems finding the right word Difficulty following or joining a conversation What is normal? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

32 # 7 Misplacing Things and Losing the Ability to Retrace One s Steps Misplacing items in unusual places Losing items Inability to retrace one s steps Accusing others of stealing What is normal? Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.

33 Early Stage No assumptions Speak directly to the person Listen to feelings Time to respond Explore the method of communication Laugh

34 Middle Stage Patience and support Eye contact Avoid criticism or correction Do not argue Do not overwhelm the person Speak slowly and clearly One at a time Yes or no questions Visual cues Written notes

35 Late Stage Dignity and respect Positive physical approach Nonverbal communication Look for feelings behind the words Use sensory as a form of communication

36 Increased Sexual Interest Find something else to do together Assess sexual needs vs intimacy needs Aggression may occur Assess response from loved one to person making advances Medications

37 Decreased Sexual Interest Desire for intimacy and affection Stroked, cuddled, touched No longer sharing a bed, try a body pillow, stuffed animal or hot water bottle or rice pack wrapped in a blanket As a partner respect the individual s choice

38 Sensory

39 Sensory

40 Sensory

41 Sensory

42 Sensory

43 Sensory

44 Our Work Routine

45 Implementation

46 Implementation Where to begin? Length Requirements Orientation vs. department specific Avoid dull and boring

47 Implementation

48 Outreach

49 Outreach Support groups Hospital partnerships Community resource

50 Looking Back

51 Looking Back Tracking Simplify requirements Interactive training

52 Looking Back Accountability Buy-in Comfort

53 Looking Forward

54 Resource

Memory Care Education: Substance and Style

Memory Care Education: Substance and Style Jenn Oliver Daphne In the beginning In the beginning Levels of Care neighborhoods Programming redefinition Training program The spark Identifying the need Caregiver