Dementia Level 1 – Medical Speech Pathology – Introductory Cognitive Communication and
Care Review Material
What is dementia? - ANS ✔✔A broad term used to describe symptoms that result when the
brain is damaged by disease, injury, or illness.
What is NOT dementia? - ANS ✔✔All of the above——-depression, delirium, forgetfulness
Melony Bodiford recently brought her mother, Rose, to you for care. Melony has been caring for
her mother for the last two years and her dementia is getting worse and she often wanders out
of the house at night. Melony has two young children at home and feels emotionally and
physically exhausted trying to work full time and care for her children and mother. Rose always
said to Melony "You better not ever send me to a home!" Melony feels guilty that it has come to
leaving her mother in your care but also feels some relief that she can now sleep at night and be
more available for her children. How can you support Melony ? - ANS ✔✔All of the above———
Listen to Melony if she wants to talk
Encourage Melony to take care of herself pass along useful information such as where to find
more support groups
Remind Melony that her mom is doing the best she can
Jon Rusek is a 63 year old male with Alzheimer's disease. He was diagnosed when he was 58
and has been in your care for 6 months. When he first arrived, he was able to understand
directions and communicate his needs. In the last 3 months, he seems to be more confused and
is having difficulty following directions. He gets frustrated and angry. Today you are bathing him
and he bites you. Using the three step process for challenging behaviors, select the best answer
for how to handle the behaviors. - ANS ✔✔Remain calm. Find out what triggered the bite and
what he is trying to communicate. Find a way to support Jon and his needs.
Billy Mineo, an 80 year old man, and Cristine Ostlund, a 73 year old women, both with middle
stage Alzheimer's have developed a relationship together and you often see them holding hands
and cuddling on the couch. You have reported the relationship and it is determined to be ok. If
they are not harming others, they have the right to be sexually active. - ANS ✔✔True
Care Review Material
What is dementia? - ANS ✔✔A broad term used to describe symptoms that result when the
brain is damaged by disease, injury, or illness.
What is NOT dementia? - ANS ✔✔All of the above——-depression, delirium, forgetfulness
Melony Bodiford recently brought her mother, Rose, to you for care. Melony has been caring for
her mother for the last two years and her dementia is getting worse and she often wanders out
of the house at night. Melony has two young children at home and feels emotionally and
physically exhausted trying to work full time and care for her children and mother. Rose always
said to Melony "You better not ever send me to a home!" Melony feels guilty that it has come to
leaving her mother in your care but also feels some relief that she can now sleep at night and be
more available for her children. How can you support Melony ? - ANS ✔✔All of the above———
Listen to Melony if she wants to talk
Encourage Melony to take care of herself pass along useful information such as where to find
more support groups
Remind Melony that her mom is doing the best she can
Jon Rusek is a 63 year old male with Alzheimer's disease. He was diagnosed when he was 58
and has been in your care for 6 months. When he first arrived, he was able to understand
directions and communicate his needs. In the last 3 months, he seems to be more confused and
is having difficulty following directions. He gets frustrated and angry. Today you are bathing him
and he bites you. Using the three step process for challenging behaviors, select the best answer
for how to handle the behaviors. - ANS ✔✔Remain calm. Find out what triggered the bite and
what he is trying to communicate. Find a way to support Jon and his needs.
Billy Mineo, an 80 year old man, and Cristine Ostlund, a 73 year old women, both with middle
stage Alzheimer's have developed a relationship together and you often see them holding hands
and cuddling on the couch. You have reported the relationship and it is determined to be ok. If
they are not harming others, they have the right to be sexually active. - ANS ✔✔True
