Question

1. All of the following are reasons that those with dementia may give confusing answers when asked a question EXCEPT: They are confused themselves. They are trying to mislead or lie to you. O They do not know the answer because of their short-term memory loss. They are not sure what you expect of them. 2. Which of the following is an example of helping a person with dementia to have a successful conversation? o I understand you like fly fishing. What should I know about fishing? i heard you like fishing Fishing is fun, isn't it? I've heard you like to fish. When was your last fishing trip? O I think fishing is boring. Can you convince me otherwise? 3. When Mrs. Brown's son comes up to you and asks, "Did my mother have a good day?" and his mother is standing next to you, what is an appropriate response? She went along on the outing to the art museum and seemed to enjoy it Well, how would you rate your day, Mrs. Brown? You liked the art museum, didn't you? She's right here, Ron. Why don't you ask her yourself? Well, Mrs. Brown, I heard that you made a mess of your candy bar on the bus; do you remember that?

Answer 1

1. They are trying to mislead or lie to you. Because that is never the intention of person with dementia.

2. I think fishing is boring , can you convince me otherwise as this open ended question will help him to explain and start conversation.

3. Well how would you rate your day, mrs. Brown. You liked the art museum,didn’t you. As it wil let his son to recognise as well as her mother will tell exact about her day.

Answer 2

I heard you like fishing