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430 Activity and the Elderly 1 / 10 Doing crossword puzzles can decrease the risk of developing dementia. True. False. 2 / 10 Most elderly people are just not physically or mentally able to participate in activities. True. False. 3 / 10 ADL's are important, but should not be considered actual activities. True. False. 4 / 10 Reading, cooking, and playing board games are all examples of mental activities. True. False. 5 / 10 When doing activities with clients who have dementia, you should: Give all the directions at the beginning of the activity. Ask open ended questions like, "What would you like to do today?" Give plenty of choices. Encourage clients to perform "useful" tasks. 6 / 10 Pressure ulcers and depression can develop as a result of inactivity. True. False. 7 / 10 Volunteering is good for the community but has no real therapeutic benefit. True. False. 8 / 10 It's okay to suggest religious or church-related activities to your clients if they are open to it. True. False. 9 / 10 Activities with children should be limited to 1-2 hours at a time. True. False. 10 / 10 It may be easier for you to do everything for your clients, but doing this can create an unhealthy __________ on you. Check Your score is
Activity and the Elderly
1 / 10
Doing crossword puzzles can decrease the risk of developing dementia.
2 / 10
Most elderly people are just not physically or mentally able to participate in activities.
3 / 10
ADL's are important, but should not be considered actual activities.
4 / 10
Reading, cooking, and playing board games are all examples of mental activities.
5 / 10
When doing activities with clients who have dementia, you should:
6 / 10
Pressure ulcers and depression can develop as a result of inactivity.
7 / 10
Volunteering is good for the community but has no real therapeutic benefit.
8 / 10
It's okay to suggest religious or church-related activities to your clients if they are open to it.
9 / 10
Activities with children should be limited to 1-2 hours at a time.
10 / 10
It may be easier for you to do everything for your clients, but doing this can create an unhealthy __________ on you.
Your score is
