Assisting the Resident with Cognitive Impairment
Description: This inservice gives information on interventions to maintain and improve communication and independence of residents who are cognitively impaired.
Objectives:
On completion of this inservice, participants will be able to:
List two types of cognitive impairment
Describe specific signs of memory problems and impaired decision-making
Explain the importance of maintaining and improving communication and independence of residents who are cognitively impaired
Give examples of how the environment affects residents with cognitive impairments
Demonstrate ways of effectively communicating with residents who have cognitive impairments
List goals for improving the independence of residents with cognitive impairment
Outline:
Cognitive Impairment
Causes
Types
Effects on resident
Goals and interventions
Memory Problems
Types and examples
Goals and interventions
Impaired Decision-making
Types and examples
Goals and interventions
Cognitive Impairment 1