Dementia Seen from The Lens of An Educational Therapist

Chong Lee WONG

doi:10.64663/aet.34

Authors

Chong Lee WONG Private Practice

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64663/aet.34

Keywords:

Coping strategies, Dementia assessment, Dementia types

Abstract

Dementia is often seen as a multifaceted syndrome that is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function. Such a decline results in significantly impairing an individual’s ability to perform daily activities like feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, moving around and toileting, thus affecting personal independence. Instead of looking at dementia as a specific disease, it is actually a collective term encompassing various symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities. Patients with dementia face substantial challenges like shouting, wandering, throwing objects and even repetitive talking. These challenges often affect patient’s families and caregivers as well as impacting quality of life and posing significant socioeconomic burdens on healthcare systems worldwide. This article attempts to describe the role of an Educational Therapist in helping individuals with dementia.

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