Knowledge Survey

Caregivers often feel: *

Helpless

Angry

Stressed

All of the above

Most family caregivers *

Have gone to school to be caregivers

Don’t understand the impact being a caregiver will have on their lives

Are eager to take on the role of caregiver

Are prepared for this role of caregiver

Mild cognitive impairment is a slight but noticeable decline in cognitive abilities. *

True

False

What is Dementia? *

the same as Alzheimer’s

heart disease

kidney disease

a group of symptoms related to cognitive decline

Dementia diseases can affect: *

Language

Memory

All of the above

None of the above

Dementia is a mental illness? *

True

False

Dementia is a normal part of aging? *

True

False

Which group is more likely to develop dementia? *

Ages 25 - 30

Women

Men

Ages 95 - 99

As of right now there is no cure for dementia diseases but it is recommended that we: *

Control blood pressure and sugar levels

Exercise and stay active

Eat lower fat diets

All of the above

The most common form of dementia is: *

Vascular

Traumatic brain injury

Alzheimer’s

Lewy bodies

Several things have been identified as reducing your chances of developing dementia: *

High blood pressure

Bad eating habits

Diabetes

Proper nutrition and exercise

Simple direct and clear instructions work best with people living with Alzheimer’s. *

True

False

What are some things that might influence the development of dementia? *

Education

Exercise

Healthy Eating

All of the above

Common causes of “difficult behaviors” expressed by loved ones with dementia can include: *

Discomfort

Boredom

Too much noise or activity

All of the above

The first behavior that many caregivers notice that suggests that someone has dementia *

Repeating the same thing over and over

Misplacing things

Talking to people who are not there

Accusing others of stealing

Most people with dementia remember the past often in detail. *

True

False

It is not uncommon for caregivers to become angry at loved ones with dementia, what can you do to reduce your stress? (Check all that apply) *

Stop trying to convince loved one that they are wrong

Convince them they need to stop clowning

Simply “BE” present with the loved one

Take time to care for yourself

It is uncommon for people with dementia to: *

Get angry

Wander

Accuse you of things

Go for long jogs alone

As a caregiver there are some things you can do to help manage your stress. (Check all that apply) *

Do not correct them if they say something wrong

Engage in music activities with loved one

Exercise

Isolate yourself from everyone

Caregivers should: (Check all that apply) *

Understand the importance of honoring the person

Know that the love one is trying to communicate with you

Take away loved ones independence as soon as a dementia diagnosis is determined

Know that loved one with dementia remembers you even if they forgot your name

Which of these IS NOT a good way to connect to the heart of your loved one living with dementia: *

Music

Art and scrapbooking

Provide touch and massage therapy

Isolating them and simply allowing them to watch television

Research suggests that surrounding love ones with happy/grateful people is important because they: *

Bring a positive energy into the room

Great cooks

Are trained specialist with those living with dementia

None of the above

Connecting with the hearts of loved ones with dementia can be done through: *

Assuming you know what they need

Effective communication strategies

Making all their decisions

None of the above

All of the items below can be used for healthy self-care except one: *

Take breaks

Journal or meditate

Pick fights with your family for not helping

Exercise

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s. *

True

False

Name

First Name

Last Name