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State Dementia Plan Community Conversation Guide
… signals. • Someone might be sending a cue that she/he is uncomfortable or might have something to say Engage all participants in the discussion. • Ask, “Who else has something to say?” or “I would like to hear more from…” • Allow time for participants to think … A little silence is OK. Redirect the discussion when it strays too far off topic. • Say something like, “These are important and interesting points. However, we need to bring the … -
Music and Memories iPod Eau Claire Community Project Results (PDF, 42 KB)
… dancing to music, less depression.” “Music is big part of life.” “It’s nice to see him doing something he enjoys.” “Gives something to do, keeps mind occupied.” “Likes dancing around and singing.” “Helps both caregiver … -
Lessons Learned from a Personalized Music Program for Persons Living with Dementia at Home and in Long Term Care
… “Music calms him down” (CP) P has tinnitus: “When he says his head bothers him, this becomes something soothing that fills that space.” (CP) Positive feelings “I enjoy it” (P) “I like the … to not go bonkers, I just do that” (gives father the iPod) “If he’s maybe just not engaged in something else,…I offer it as an alternative activity.” “It keeps her occupied.” “I’m trying to … -
Music and Memory: 2 Wisconsin Projects
… to music, less depression.” “Music is big part of life.” “It’s nice to see him doing something he enjoys.” “Gives something to do, keeps mind occupied.” “Likes dancing around and singing.” “Helps both … -
Nursing Home Strategies to Enhance Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia
… Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia Page 8 of 11 P-01040 (05/2015) If the person says something you do not agree with, let it be. Usually, arguing only makes things worse, often … of someone’s sexual overtures. Staff often can identify if a resident with dementia is doing something of his/her own free will. Residents should be able to tell staff in his/her own words … -
Strategies for Success with People Who Have Dementia-Behavior Analysis Worksheet-Model
… 6. Constipation 7. Urinary tract infection (Urinary Psychosis) 8. Full of Energy - wants to do something physical (Etc.-what else may apply?) 10. 11. 12. 13. Strategies Tried: Outcomes: … … -
Appendix L - Memory Screening Results and Recommendations
… screen is not used to diagnosis any type of dementia or other illness, but rather to see if something else might be going on. It also does not replace consultation with a qualified … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Public Services Sector
… streets can be especially challenging. – 52 – CITY�PLANNER/ARCHITECT� When looking to create something new or renovate an existing structure, it is important to keep age-friendly and … -
Music & Memory Program Success Stories
… Paul) sang for church services, funerals, and weddings. Paul never heard Corrinne sing, it was something she never did while he was around. Corrinne now sings along with all of the songs on … -
Person-Directed Dementia Care Assessment Tool
… witnessed, comment made, or example for the working document. It is not necessary to write something about all items. Because special care environments are unique and changing, not all … staff members recognize a situation that is not in keeping with PDC, they take action and do something about it. - Personal conversations among staff are allowed only on off- floor time, … -
Dementia Care Specialist Activity Report
… adult children, paid caregivers or by themselves. Many have verbalized hesitancy at attending something like this as they haven’t been involved in any organized activities related to their … -
Appendix N - NTG-Early Detection Screen for Dementia Manual
… practitioners who had the expertise to conduct such assessments; however, there was a need for something that could serve as an early detection measure. Furthermore, there was increasing … -
Wisconsin Dementia Care Guiding Principles (PDF, 4.2 MB)
… influence on brain functioning, and has the ability to help people with dementia connect with something they are familiar with; even after language skills are limited. To people living with … by individuals with dementia that present challenges for caregivers might be triggered by something another person did or said, or by the experience of pain or physical distress, or a … -
Memory Screening in the Community Manual
… screen is not used to diagnosis any type of dementia or other illness, but rather to see if something else might be going on. It also does not replace consultation with a qualified … practitioners who had the expertise to conduct such assessments; however, there was a need for something that could serve as an early detection measure. Furthermore, there was increasing … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Dementia-Friendly Communities
… streets can be especially challenging. – 52 – CITY�PLANNER/ARCHITECT� When looking to create something new or renovate an existing structure, it is important to keep age-friendly and … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities: A Toolkit for Wisconsin Communities
… streets can be especially challenging. – 52 – CITY�PLANNER/ARCHITECT� When looking to create something new or renovate an existing structure, it is important to keep age-friendly and … -
Evaluation of the Music and Memory Program among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
… The Personal Music Assessment form, or something similarly designed at each facility should be a crucial factor in the …