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[DOC File]Introduction
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Patients/Residents with Gait and Transferring Difficulty. The patient is to ambulate with assistive devices (if applicable). Rehab team (PT and OT) is to make recommendations for the safest type of transfer i.e. toward the strongest side, use transfer belt, etc. Patients/ Residents with Mental Status Changes
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[DOC File]WMD/HAZMAT Response and Decontamination
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Make environmental adjustments such as using a night light, keeping the bed height low, placing bumper pads around the bed, and keeping assistive devices handy. Be alert to times when patients with dementia can get into trouble: 33, 35. At change of shift times. Coming out of anesthesia. With the addition or change of medications. Late in the day.
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It’s well known that early diagnosis can help slow decline through interventions, limit harmful consequences to patients, determine needed services, and support families in the care process. But 50% of people with dementia are not diagnosed in primary …
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[DOCX File]Dementia Care - Quality Improvment Questionnaire
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A person with dementia may be confused, but communication is often possible if noise is reduced, staff speak in calm voices, eye contact is maintained, and yes/no questions are used. For ALL individuals, staff will likely have the most success when they remain calm and patient, and use mediators as necessary to foster communication.
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[DOCX File]Applying Digital Technology for Early Diagnosis and ...
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There are a number of devices and protocols that have been developed to aid in the assessment of patients who have impaired communication due to failures in cognition. These devices are based on observation of behaviors. Most of the available instruments have been developed for use with elderly patients.
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[DOC File]SENSORY STIMULATION - Dementia Care & Brain Health
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This fact sheet provides some practical suggestions and strategies for dealing with common behavior problems in dementia patients. Communication Eliminate distractions. Turn off the TV or radio when talking to the confused person and maintain eye contact to help keep his/her attention.
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(2013). Patients' and carers' views on communication and information provision when undergoing assessments in memory services. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 18, 167-173. Adams, T. and Gardiner, P. (2005). Communication and interaction within dementia care triads: Developing a theory for relationship-centred care. Dementia, 4 ...
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[DOC File]Fact Sheet - RCRC
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What communication devices and aids are used to help communicate with people who have dementia? (For example: electronic communication aids, pictures, symbols etc.) Please provide details:
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[DOC File]Assessing Pain in the Patient with Impaired Communication ...
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Touch Meaningful touch can be an extremely important communication tool with people with dementia. Whether it is a hug, a handshake, or simply holding hands, touching elicits an emotional response that is unparalleled. Even basic touching, such as a touch on the shoulder should be …
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Communication devices for dementia patients