Introduction: Promoting Independence for Persons (01:27)

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Individuals in the early stage of dementia can complete their own self-care. Encourage independence while assisting in activities of daily Living.

Baseline Assessment (01:55)

Every resident must be assessed upon admission to understand how much the disease has progressed. Use history to design a care plan; honor preferences whenever possible.

Early Stages (02:26)

Learn the cognitive, functional, and personality changes associated with mild dementia. Talk about a single topic at one time, name people, use familiar language, and broach important topics when the resident is calm.

Middle Stages (01:56)

Learn the cognitive, functional, and personality changes associated with moderate dementia. Keep choices simple, redirect problem behavior, provide positive options, and give simple directions.

Advanced Stages (01:36)

In this stage the resident is usually bedridden and requires help bathing, eating, drinking, grooming, and toileting. Continue verbal and non-verbal communication, use the resident's name, and be courteous. Pneumonia is a common cause of death for people afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.

How to Modify Daily Tasks (01:07)

Break up daily tasks into simple steps and repeat instructions. Praise Efforts.

Assisting with ADLs: Dressing and Bathing (01:29)

Adjust room temperature and lighting. Allow resident to choose clothing to encourage independence but simplify choices. After bathing report any medical problems to a supervisor.

Assisting with ADLs: Eating (01:28)

Reduce noise and distractions and use colored plates. Praise the person after eating.

Assisting with ADLs: Grooming (01:10)

Encourage easy hairstyles; allow residents to apply makeup under supervision.

Assisting with ADLs: Transferring (01:23)

Cueing is a way for caregivers to provide hints or clues to facilitate independence. Learn statements CNAs can use to trigger a person to stand up after toileting.

Assisting with ADLs: Toileting (01:49)

Dehydration, constipation, medications, stress, and inability to remove clothes in time can cause incompetence. Calm an anxious resident before toileting. Learn their non-verbal cues before needing the restroom.

Credits: Promoting Independence for Persons with Dementia (00:11)

Credits: Promoting Independence for Persons with Dementia