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Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia Engagement (TIDE)

Caring for persons with dementia has its unique challenges (and benefits) but sometimes therapists are "stuck" with where to begin and how to progress a program. LifeCare hopes to help with that! These are resources to help our therapy team with treatment planning and also to provide resources that can help the families and care partners of our patients. ADL resources also have downloadable links to share with families. Happy Learning!

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Introduction

Treatment

Introduction

A quick overview of the guiding program principles.

Global Deterioration Scale

Evaluation

Global Deterioration Scale

Understanding functional abilities and communication skills based on GDS

Case Study Using DICE Approach

Treatment

Case Study Using DICE Approach

A case study on how OT helped a patient with dementia and her daughter address ADL and behavior challenges

When to Refer to PT

Evaluation

When to Refer to PT

PT Referral Indicators (for patient and caregiver)

When to Refer to ST

Evaluation

When to Refer to ST

Referral indicators for ST

Caregiver Training Code

Treatment

Caregiver Training Code

Caregiver Training without the patient present (Billable Service)

Tips for Your Therapy Session

Treatment

Tips for Your Therapy Session

Always remember and don't every forget....

Communication

Communication

Communication

Strategies and tips to lower frustration and improve communication

Managing Behavioral Issues

Treatment

Managing Behavioral Issues

Tips for managing behavioral issues in therapy and also for care partners

Early Stage Dementia

Evaluation

Early Stage Dementia

Overview, goals and treatment ideas for MCI / Early Stage Dementia

Middle Stage Dementia

Evaluation

Middle Stage Dementia

Treatment goals and activity ideas for middle stage dementia

Cognitive/Expressive Activities

Treatment

Cognitive/Expressive Activities

Treatment ideas to promote cognition and self expression

Functional Mobility Treatment Ideas

Treatment

Functional Mobility Treatment Ideas

Activities to improve balance and mobility

Eating and Drinking

ADLs

Eating and Drinking

Tips to promote proper nutrition and hydration (without stress)

Toileting

Treatment

Toileting

Strategies to improve toileting and reduce accidents

Dressing & Grooming

ADLs

Dressing & Grooming

Tips for dressing and grooming

Bathing

ADLs

Bathing

People with dementia are often resistant to bathing. These strategies are for therapists and caregivers.

Transfers

ADLs

Transfers

Learning how to move and transfer someone with mobility problems

Sundowning

Treatment

Sundowning

Strategies to manage sundowning and agitation at night

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