• Apply communication strategies appropriate for each stage of dementia and use supportive, person-centered approaches to respond to common behavioral symptoms such as agitation, wandering, and sundowning.
• Demonstrate person-centered care practices that preserve dignity, adapt activities of daily living (ADLs) to individual needs, and promote independence and meaningful engagement.
• Explain dementia and distinguish it from normal aging, identifying common types (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia) and recognizing signs and stages of disease progression.
• Identify safety risks for individuals living with dementia, implement prevention strategies for falls and wandering, recognize and report suspected abuse or neglect, and apply self-care techniques to maintain caregiver well-being and resilience.

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