Our Japanese translator and Kathy Ward before the presentation
Students from Japan attending the program
Overview of Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Discussing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on society and family members
Describing behavioral and cognitive symptoms of Dementia
Describing effective treatment approaches for symptom management
Problem-solving methods delivering care and safety issues
Common care issues at meal times, bathing and dressing
Poor judgement and memory loss
Symptoms of second stage of AD; wander, restlessness and safety
Environmental factors, over stimulation and better communication
Case Study #1: About wandering
Possible causes of meal time difficult behavior
Team care approach... IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO BETTER A COMMUNITY
NEVER argue with a dementia patient.
Over stimulation may lead to progressive isolation of the patient
How to care for a better brain? Let’s drink water... hydration is very important
How to better manage verbal and physical aggression
Involving family members in fun and meaningful activities
Depression, Delusions, Hallucinations and Mania
Do not rush the patient. Facilitate easy tasks... smile and have FUN
Include family members in the care of the person with dementia
Cognition and the Mini Mental evaluation...
Role-play #2: How to approach a person with dementia
Role-play #3: Using the Japanese game GO
One of the participants is the caregiver, the other is a patient stage 2 Alzheimer’s
Structured programs at the pace of the elders that we are caring for
We asked the audience, what’s the purpose of the activity?
a student responded; the patient should not be expected to play GO right
the patient does not remember how to play. The caregiver should remain calm
Our translator was instrumental in this program
the purpose of the activity is the mental stimulation, not to play GO right
Interesting, fun and meaningful activities are beneficial to rehabilitate the brain
The importance of a resident’s profile and other assessment tools
Facilitating creativity, joy, fun, stimulation and love
What to do if the elder does not participate or look at you?
How to engage the elder in daily activities?
How the brain works?
Our objectives with each elder should be realistic and for the well-being of the elder
Our interests may not be their interests and capacities
Brainstorm with the care team and family members for meaningful interventions
ask family members and the elders ... what do you like to do today?
How to manage aggressive behaviors?
Facilitate physical, sensory, cognitive, spiritual, intellectual programs daily
Nurturing wellness and healing communities for our elders... modeling health
Listening to better provide health care services
What matter... the process of getting it done, rather than the final product
Document your ideas, team work, resident’s behavior, conversations with family...
Go and be the better change that you want to see in the world...
a group of students and faculty after our presentation
Thank you Dr. Polly McMahon for facilitating this program...
Dr. Tom Patterson, Dean, International Programs SFCC
Hiroyoshi Koizumi, Chief International Programs at Osaka College and SFCC faculty
Dr. McMahon received a recognition form the Japanese students
Kathy Ward received a recognition from the Japanese students
A Japanese folk dance performed at the closing ceremony
everyone was invited to dance...
Most of the Japanese students would like to enjoy a peaceful world
A daily program agenda in Japanese
Thank you for inviting WEL to facilitate this meaningful program...
A beautiful art work made by an elder with Alzheimer’s and Kathy Ward
Kathy Ward, President of WEL, World Elder Land, delivered two very interactive presentation to 90 nursing, medical students, their faculty and guests... Everyone learned better ways and better practices already tested among elders and caregivers to provide better and more meaningful interventions, nurturing environmental factors and life style choices.
