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At UNI's Dementia Simulation House, we offer the opportunity for participants to experience what life may be like for someone living with dementia in a home setting. About 80% of individuals living with dementia live at home in the community, and we aim to show participants what it might be like for these individuals to complete chores and activities of daily living. An individual puts on gear to experience dementia. There is a debriefing that involves writing a reaction word. We sorted the reaction words and calculated percentages on the commonality of phrases or words to examine the reactions of participants at the Dementia Simulation House. Common reaction words included anxious, difficult, humbling, trapped, and inadequate. These reactions give us insight into how participants respond to their experience and how it differs from their expectations.

Start Date

8-4-2024 10:00 AM

End Date

8-4-2024 10:50 AM

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Elaine Eshbaugh

Department

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Department

Department of Family, Aging & Counseling

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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This entry was a part of the following session:

  • Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 to 10:50 a.m.
  • Moderator: Elizabeth Lefler

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Empathy, Education, & Empowerment: Reflections on the World of Dementia

At UNI's Dementia Simulation House, we offer the opportunity for participants to experience what life may be like for someone living with dementia in a home setting. About 80% of individuals living with dementia live at home in the community, and we aim to show participants what it might be like for these individuals to complete chores and activities of daily living. An individual puts on gear to experience dementia. There is a debriefing that involves writing a reaction word. We sorted the reaction words and calculated percentages on the commonality of phrases or words to examine the reactions of participants at the Dementia Simulation House. Common reaction words included anxious, difficult, humbling, trapped, and inadequate. These reactions give us insight into how participants respond to their experience and how it differs from their expectations.