Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions Flashcards
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When working with a resident who has severe hearing loss, an activity director should:
Answer: Adapt communication using visual cues, written materials, and positioning to maximize engagement
Adapting communication methods and activity formats ensures residents with hearing loss can meaningfully participate.
The Snoezelen room (multisensory environment) is primarily used to:
Answer: Provide a calming, sensory-rich environment for residents with dementia or severe cognitive impairment
Snoezelen rooms create a controlled multisensory environment to reduce agitation and promote relaxation in residents with dementia or significant cognitive impairment.
Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is primarily designed to:
Answer: Engage people with mild to moderate dementia in activities and discussions that stimulate thinking, concentration, and memory
CST is an evidence-based group program for people with mild to moderate dementia that uses themed activities to stimulate cognitive function.
Which of the following therapeutic goals can be addressed through cooking and baking activities?
Answer: Fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, sequencing, reminiscence, and social engagement
Cooking and baking activities address multiple therapeutic domains including fine motor skills, cognitive sequencing, sensory engagement, social interaction, and reminiscence.
An activity director notices that a resident with dementia becomes agitated during group activities. The best response is to:
Answer: Assess triggers, modify the activity environment, and consider one-to-one interventions
Identifying triggers and adapting the activity approach, including offering one-to-one alternatives, is the most therapeutic response to dementia-related agitation.
Which of the following best describes a 'failure-free' activity approach?
Answer: Activities designed to ensure every participant can experience success regardless of cognitive or physical ability
Failure-free activities are adapted so that every participant can experience a sense of accomplishment and success regardless of their ability level.