Definitions T Flashcards
(22 cards)
Activity-based care
Care focused on assisting residents to find meaning in his/her day, rather than doing activities just to keep person busy
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Progressive disease characterized by gradual decline in memory, thinking, and physical ability, over several years
Behavior
How a person acts
Catastrophic reactions
Out-of-proportion, extreme responses to activities or situations
Cognition
Ability to think quickly and logically
Confusion
Inability to think clearly, causing disorientation and trouble focusing
Delusion
A false belief
Dementia
Usually a progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive defects, such as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan/initiate complex behavior
Depression
Loss of interest in usual activities
Dignity
Respect and honor
Doing activities
Activities that keep a person busy
Independence
Ability to make decisions that are consistent, reasonable, and organized. Having the ability to perform ADLs without assistance
Irreversible
Disease or condition that cannot be cured
Meaningful activities
Have value to the resident with dementia
Onset
Time when signs and symptoms of a disease begin
Paranoia
Extreme or unusual fear
Progressive
The way a disease advances
Quality of life
Overall enjoyment of life
Respect
Treated with honor, show of appreciation and consideration
Sundowning
Increased agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening
Trigger
Event that causes other events
Wandering
Moving about facility with no purpose and often without regard for safety
