Module 2 Quiz for Professionals

1. What are some of the skills than caregivers’ need? (You can choose more than one)

Transversal and technical skills to stimulate the dementia sufferer in activities that make them feel active and useful.
They can be developed only by professional caregivers.
Creativity
Keen observation
Thick skin
Ability to manage stress
Good at problem solving

2. Why Is Routine Important for Dementia Care?

Personal routine means for people living with dementia recognizing familiar members. In such a way they don’t need the professional support of caregivers.
Routine provides people living with dementia with a sense of comfort and control over their otherwise possible chaotic lives. The repetition involved in adhering to these lifelong routines can help keep the dementia sufferer remain oriented, preventing distraction, anxiety and frustration.
Routine helps to make lighter the work of the caregivers (both professional and non-professional).

3. What are effective communication techniques and strategies for dementia people? (You can choose more than one)

Focus on one thing at a time
Create a welcoming atmosphere
Use different communication methods, for example gesticulation
Ensure the person can see and hear correctly (for example, hearing aids are working)

4. What is the method of Tom Kitwood?

It is a care approach created by Tom Kitwood in 1997 which emphasized a person-centred approach where the mental health of the caregivers comes first.
This method affirmed a more psychosocial approach to the health of people in general and to people with dementia in particular.
It is an approach which represents a fundamental breakthrough in the management of social and health services, particularly with regard to people with dementia. This method aims at preserving the traits and characteristics (feelings, personality, culture and emotions of a person with dementia) despite the decline of cognitive functions.

5. What are work stress and burnout?

They are terms related to the dementia sufferer who sometimes comprehends their status and shows signs of physical and emotional stress.
Caregivers may suffer some stress, which is perhaps inherent in the choice to take care of another person. Without realizing, the caregiver may find themselves making extra efforts and sacrifices, denying themselves opportunities for recreation and socializing. Respite is needed for the caregiver, to enable them to continue in their caregiving
They are signs of a chronic pathology of depression and anxiety which affects people taking care of people living with dementia.

Professional & Specialists (includes volunteers)