Dementia Intervention

Question 1

What is Cognitive Stimulation? (3)

Answer 1

Engaging in range of activities
Aimed at general cognitive and social functioning
E.g. SONAS & Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Question 2

What is Cognitive Rehabilitation? (3)

Answer 2

Working to improve or maintain functioning in everyday life
Using strengths to compensate
E.g. personalised external memory aids and total communication strategies

Question 3

What is Cognitive Training?

Answer 3

Guided set of tasks designed to reflect particular cognitive functions

Question 4

What is SONAS?

Answer 4

Group therapy for dementia aimed at stimulating 5 senses

Question 5

What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?

Answer 5

Usually biweekly for 7 weeks; program of activities such as word games, singing, physical activity

Question 6

What are Reminiscence Groups?

Answer 6

Recalling past events (often using prompts) - promoting positive communication and wellbeing

Question 7

External Memory and Communication Strategies in Dementia (5)

Answer 7

Promote engagement
Work with carers to implement
Use in all environments
Total Communication
Errorless Learning

Question 8

What makes a dementia friendly environment? (5)

Answer 8

Visual-perceptual support (e.g. lighting)
Communication and Memory Aids (labelling)
Providing stimulation (reminiscence)
Create a familiar environment
Support to partake in daily activities

Question 9

Is dementia more common in LD?

Answer 9

Yes (screened earlier (from 40 with Down Syndrome))