Knowledge Check – Cognition2

One area of ability that is often affected by dementia is memory. We have many strategies to help support a participant with memory changes, but we also aim to be sensitive in how we approach memory. Which of these is an appropriate way to talk about memory?

There are some areas of cognition that can impact a participant’s ability to participate in hands-on activities. This includes skills like organizing information, initiating or sequencing steps, or planning how to complete a task. How can you plan to support participants who may be experiencing changes in some of these areas?

During a program, a participant might do something that is unexpected or not appropriate to the situation – touching artwork, raising their voice when frustrated, or mistaking art materials for food or other objects. If something like this happens, how should you respond?