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W hat is Head, Hands, Heart?
A simplified approach to working withpatients with dementia:
Early (Head)
Middle (Hands)
Late/End (Heart)
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How is the level determined?
Many dementia assessments can be usedincluding:Allen Cognitive Level ScreenGlobal Deterioration ScaleBrief Cognitive Rating ScaleRoutine Task Inventory
The score is then valued as either early, middle,or late/end stage dementia.
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W hy do I need to know
the level of dementia?The treatment plan, goals, and outcomeswill be influenced by what specific skills
the patient still has.It is immeasurably valuable to have a levelestablished for care of the patient for comparison as the dementia progresses-interventions and approaches will needperiodic revision.
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W hat is the Head?
HEAD = thinking Early Stage DementiaGoal-directed infunction and mayhave some limitedability for new
learning
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HEAD Loss of inhibitions (frontal lobe). U nable to self-monitor. No insight into deficits (nothing is wrong with
them)problem is with the world. Loss of independence and dignity, loss of role
in life.
W ords are the best fighting tool they have. Memory issues frustrate caregivers.
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HEADCognitiveskills/Communication:U nderstands beginning, middle,and end of an activity.Can seek help but may notremember emergency procedures.Rigid, likes routine.Self-centered communication,confabulates, high verbal output.Recognizes highly visible strikingcues in the environment.Limited reading comprehension.
New learning possible withmaximum repetition if highlyvalued.Believe that nothing is wrong withthem.
Well, maybe yousay its wrongbut thats justthe way I like it.
My way is thebest way.
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HEADPrecautions:
U nable to understandprecautions,complications,hazards.W ritten language is
not reliable.Signs are not reallyeffective.
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HEADIf you tell me to go brushmy teeth I will stay on task.
I just may forget to usetoothpaste or rinse out mymouth.
F eeding:May eat too fast or tooslow.Annoyed with otherseating near them.Complains about food.
Grooming:May neglect unseensurfaces (back of head).Sequencing errors.
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HEADDressing/Bathing:
Performs familiar self care with decreasedattention to unseen
surfaces.Follows routine.Remembers what theyare doing throughouttask.Clothing selection may bebased on striking features(brightest shirt in thecloset).Quality may not be good.
I am really drawnto bold, strikingvisual input.Did you ever notice that Ichoose brightclothing and wear too much make-up?
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HEADToileting:
May neglect parts of the task.May require verbalreminders to initiatetask.
Completes the taskalthough quality maynot be good.
T his is a huge lossof dignity for me-
and a veryoverwhelming task
at times.
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HEADFunctional Mobility:
Able to navigate usingfamiliar landmarks.Transfer skills depend onfamiliarity of environment.Carries walker if distracted, but will correctwith cues.
Notices barriers aboveand below knee.Trunk becoming morerigid.
I can remember newthings with tons of patience and practice!
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HANDSHANDS = reaching,grabbing, holding objectsLevel 3 of the Allen
Cognitive ScaleMiddle Stage DementiaMedicare Mod AssistNot goal directed, cannot
be expected to completea task without assistance
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HANDSBehaviors:Pacing, repetitive actionsAgitated, worried,
trembling handsU npredictable with socialinteractionsConfused, acts randomly
Have youseen mymother?
Has anyoneseen
my mother ?
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HANDSCognitive skills/communication:Able to name objectsDecreased sense of taskcompletionNeeds verbal cues tosequence steps of anactivityResponds best todemonstrated instructions
Word finding problemsLoses the thread of a storyJargons, incoherentsentences
I have to get out of here. Im late for
work and the train ison that other thing over the @#%*! out that window day
@#%*! right here in
Chantilly .
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HANDSPrecautions:At risk for falls
U nable to understand
precautions,complications, or hazardsDoes not recognize needfor help
At risk for accidents-poison, sharp objects,elopement
I love to use myhands...and
toucheverything! I
tend to get into things I shouldn t
and carry them
around with me.
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HANDSSelf-care skills:May initiate action withfamiliar object- but not
sustain to completionResistant to careLayers clothes until allitems used up, unable toorient clothing or sequence taskNeeds supervision or assistance with toileting
I am sometimes veryresistant to care. Don t
you sneak up on me or just might get slugged!
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HANDSF eeding:May reach for food fromother place settings or
centerpieceU nable to complete mealwithout redirection andset-upPlays with food andutensils
Y ou may notice that I play with myfood or grab other s
food from theirplates. Im easilydistracted andoverstimulated.
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HEARTHEART = feel ing, l iving Level 1 and 2 of the
Allen Cognitive Scale.
Late and End StageDementiaMedicare Max Assist/Dependent
Respond to internal andexternal stimuli throughany of the five senses
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HEARTEnd Stage:
Mostly bedbound
Can move limbs andheadTotal assistance for self care and
mobility.
Late Stage:Can overcome gravity
Can sit, stand and/or walk (mobility)Have a sense of balance, although not
good
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HEARTPrecautions:
ContracturesSkin BreakdownFallsAspiration
B ecause I cant move or communicate well, Im
really at risk for contractures, falls, and skin
breakdown. YOU canprevent this from happening
to me!
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HEARTCognitive Skills/
Communication:Speech mostly
unintelligible,mumbles incoherentlyU nable to follow mostverbal commands
Poor attention span,distracted by movingobjects
A funny trick I know:I may only be able to say
one or two words, but Ican sing a whole song
without any errors.
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HEARTF eeding:
May be able to feedself with limited or extensive assistanceMore successful withfinger foodsCan sip from a cupheld to lips until veryend stages- dontintroduce a straw tooearly!
I can only seethings less than12 inches from
my face.B ring the world
to me!
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HEARTDressing/Bathing/Grooming:
Has no idea what todo with objectsAssists caregivers byholding positions,
moving limbs, andstanding
I have a major fear of falling. I may resist, hit, or kick but its only to protectmyself from injury. Im not
just being difficult.
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HEARTToileting:
Needs assistance withmanaging clothing,perineal hygiene, and
positioning on toiletFrequently incontinentInappropriate toiletinglocations- sometimes the
same place over andover.Can assist caregiver byholding onto grab bar.
You may knowme by my
death grip. Ihave a hard
time releasingthings from my
hands.
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HEARTF unctional Mobility:
Higher level heartswalk aimlessly, pace,rock, and march.Lower level heartscan only respond witha grimace or glance.Seek stability andcomfortEnjoy gross motor activities- without asense of purpose .
I can turn my head totrack a moving object
even at the last stagesof my disease.
Give me moving stuff to look at!
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