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Understanding a person through a Dementia Journey 04/06/2015 Centennial College By: Sherley Jean-Baptiste Field Seminar/Donna Hinds SSW program Fall 2013 -Winter 2015

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Page 2: Dementia complete

About me

Page 3: Dementia complete

Objectives

Define Dementia

Identify some symptoms of Dementia

Go into details in regards to the three stages of

Dementia

Explore the five domains of Dementia

Most common Do’s

Overall as a S.S.W, you will be able to maximize quality of life across

the dementia journey of a person

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Why Dementia?

AS of 2010

Over 500,000 Canadian

live with dementia.

The total economic

burden of dementia is $20

Billion per year.

4.6 million new cases

of dementia are diagnosed

each year.

By 2015

Baby boomers are

reaching the age of 65

40 to 75% of dementia

caregivers develop

psychological illness

“Worldwide, there are

an estimated 44 million

people with dementia”

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Three stages of Dementia

1

Forgetful

Lack judgement

Lack Insight

Poor reasoning

Lack empathy

Declining function

May have delusions or hallucinations

Behavioural and Psychiatric symptoms less likely

Dignity through autonomy (independence)

2

Symptoms of Stage One Worsening

Still have elements of enjoyment

Rarely have capacity for decision-making

Dignity through Safety

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Most common do’s &Video

Remind the

person of: place,

date, time and

season.

Bring well

known photos

into his/her room

and play music

he/she likes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBrY9v391

L0&list=PLTFODgR4HhgRG4vJb2SZLMAjJHl

L2SolZ&index=11

Be patient with

their repeat

statements.

Provide a safe

secure walking

area and go

with them on

walks so he/she

doesn’t get

lost.

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References

Tricco, Andrea C, PhD, MSc; Soobiah, Charlene, BSc; Berliner, Shirra, RN, MSc; Ho, Joanne M, MD ; Ng,

Carmen H, MSc, BSc; et al. Canadian Medical Association. Journal 185.16 (Nov 5, 2013): 1393-

401. Dementia; The Lancet Psychiatry: Coping strategies therapy significantly improves dementia carers' mental

health and quality of life

NewsRx Health & Science (Dec 7, 2014): 219.

http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/About-dementia/What-is-dementia

http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/wca/mooc