Domain | Session | Examples of Risk Appraisal | Examples of Treatment Strategies |
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Security | 2 | - dangerous objects are at home of person with dementia - wandering of the person with dementia - possibility of leaving the relative with dementia alone at home | - removal and locking away of dangerous objects - using opportunities for identification - designing the living space - determining measurements (e.g. installing smoke-detectors) - eliminate root causes for wandering |
Social support | 1–2 | - support and help of friends - exchange in carer support groups - possibility of care break | - explanation of the importance of social support - referral to support groups located nearby - application of rehabilitation measures - counselling to respite services |
Challenging behaviors | 3–10 | - lack of knowledge of symptoms of dementia - experience of burden in coping with activities of daily life or physical care of the relative with dementia, respectively | - providing information about dementias - observation and analysis of behaviours and working out a problem-solving process - training of various techniques, role playing or demonstrations |
Emotional well-being | 2–10 | - experience of irritability, anger, frustration and stress states | - teaching in mood management - learning and training of relaxation techniques - cognitive restructuring |
Self-care and preventive Health Behaviors | 2–3 | - sleeping problems - appraisal of physical health - meeting medical appointments and preventive measures | - teaching to cope with physical complaints - instructions on physical activity - medical appointments based on the ’medical book’ - self-monitoring and overview of existing diseases, drugs and examinations |