Dementia Care: Understanding and Managing Sleep Disturbance
Dementia Care: Understanding and Managing Sleep Disturbance Healthcare and Adult Social Care
This session aims to equip care staff with the necessary knowledge and practical strategies to identify, understand and minimise sleep disturbances in residents with dementia
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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written. Comes with a 12 Page Handout and a multiple choice end of session assessment.
Overall Aim: To equip residential care staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to minimise sleep disturbances in residents with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, promoting better overall well-being.
Presentation (62 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION - Importance of Sleep
Introduction
General Importance of Sleep
Importance for Residents with Dementia
End Comments
SECTION - Common Sleep Disturbances
Introduction
Common Sleep Disturbances in General
Sleep Disturbances in Residents with Dementia
End Comments
SECTION - Impact on Residents
Introduction
Increased Agitation
Decline in Cognitive Function
Compromised Overall Health
Exacerbation of Behavioural Symptoms
Reduced Independence and Functionality
Impaired Emotional Regulation
Compromised Caregiver-Resident Relationship
End Comments
SECTION - Understanding Residents' Needs
Introduction
Personal Routines
Comfort
Noise Levels
Lighting
End Comments
SECTION - Strategies for Minimising Sleep Disturbance - Establish a Consistent Routine
Introduction
Mealtime Routine
Activity Schedule
Personal Care Routine
Environmental Routine
Social Interaction Routine
Medication Routine
Relaxation Routine
Communication Routine
End Comments
SECTION - Strategies for Minimising Sleep Disturbance - Other Strategies
Optimise the Environment
Encourage Physical Activity
Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Medication Management
Monitoring and Reporting
Provide Comfort Items
Address Underlying Health Issues
Training and Education for Care Staff
End Comments
SECTION - Summary of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
12 Page Handout
End of Session Assessment
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