Dementia Experience

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This experience will greatly benefit me in a medical office setting. I now have some slight experience working with dementia patients and the older population. I know that when working with them I need to be understanding. I need to understand questions can happen over and over again. Also, I know dementia comes in many different forms, and I can’t tell who has it. So when dealing with someone who may be forgetful, or off-putting, I know there’s many different things that can make them act that that way. You can’t assume or get offended in a medical office setting. Additionally, I know to approach people directly and make hand movements to make myself noticed. This experience will benefit me in a medical office setting because I know how to

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