Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Background: Person-centered care models regarding dementia care has demonstrated positive outcomes for behavioral disturbance.However, leadership, guidance and training on bringing this model into practice is lacking in our health care delivery system. The intent is to increase awareness and understanding about person-centered care for people with dementia. Discusses the complex needs of people with dementia, leading to compromised behavioral symptoms. Discussion includes sleep-wake-cycle disturbance, verbal outbursts and aggression. Further discussion encompasses evidence based outcomes with the use of Person-Centered Care that focuses on preserving the “personhood” of the individual.

 

Objectives:The learner will understand the role of Person Center Care for the dementia client. The learner will identify the difference between Person Centered Care and Task Centered and the significance of moving towards a Person Centered Approach to dementia care. Learners will develop necessary tools to manage challenging behaviors, and how Person Centered Care model can directly impact escalation of behavior symptoms. Learners will recognize that all behavior is a form of communication. The learner will develop necessary skills on communication techniques with the dementia client.