M2, LO: 2.2 Professional care and support of psychological wellbeing in an institution (during the early stages of dementia) by https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5 TASK: Write what you have learned about this topic by adding a comment below each box of topic with instructions on what to do, in various columns. en-us 2023-05-09 11:40:55 UTC 2026-03-22 05:35:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Practical strategies erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583671544 Name examples of practical coping strategies for a person living with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583671544 Social strategies erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583672478 Name examples of social coping strategies for a person living with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583672478 Emotional strategies erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583672810 Name examples of emotional coping strategies for a person living with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583672810 Health improvement strategies erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583673398 Name examples of health improvement coping strategies for a person living with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583673398 Most people living with dementia experience problems with their memory and thinking. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583676858 Name examples of what losses this can lead to for a person with dementia - what impact does dementia have on that person.]]> 2023-05-09 11:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583676858 A person's sense of identity – who they think of themselves as – is shaped by different aspects. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583679350 Name examples of what shapes a person's identity.]]> 2023-05-09 11:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583679350 Relationships form a central part of our identity. Relationships often change when someone has dementia. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583682429 Name examples of how relationships and their roles can change for a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583682429 Carers can help by supporting existing relationships. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583685207 Name examples of how carers can help support existing relationships for a person living with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583685207 Carers can help by encouraging the person with dementia to join different activities. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583687276 Name examples of activities carers can help encourage the person with dementia to join.]]> 2023-05-09 11:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583687276 People with dementia often experience difficulties communicating – for example, problems with finding the right word or following a conversation. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583688915 Name examples of other factors that may affect communication for a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 11:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583688915 Tips for carers on communication erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583691295 Name examples of tips for carers on communication, what carers can do to make communication easier for a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 12:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583691295 A person's ability to make decisions for themselves is called 'mental capacity' (often just 'capacity'). It means being able to weigh up different options, decide on one and communicate the decision. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583699758 Name examples of how decision-making can be affected for a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 12:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583699758 As their condition progresses, a person with dementia may start to behave in ways that are challenging and distressing, both for themselves and those around them. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583703492 Name examples of changes in behavior in a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 12:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583703492 These out-of-character behaviours can occur because the person has a need that isn't being met and they cannot communicate it. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583705113 Name examples of reasons why a person with dementia might behave in these ways - what needs are not being met.]]> 2023-05-09 12:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583705113 Where possible, it is important that families, friends and carers support the person with dementia to do things independently rather than 'take over'. This increases the person's wellbeing and helps maintain their dignity, confidence and self-esteem. erasmusdementia https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583707131 Name examples of tips for carers on maintaining independence for a person with dementia.]]> 2023-05-09 12:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erasmusdementia/l813mwanyyqcw9k5/wish/2583707131