Module 5 Lesson 9. Changes in judgement What to do if changes in judgement are more serious? The last example was a brief and one-time experience for Ivan. However, what happens if the changes in judgement experienced by a person living with dementia are more serious? Here are three examples to help you learn how to react. Mishandling finances Nirmeet has dementia and has moved in with her son. Her daughter Jasmine has come to visit her. Jasmine notices that Nirmeet has left a pan on the gas on a very high flame. Jasmine becomes concerned and wonders if her mother is having trouble managing in the kitchen. She asks Nirmeet about how she is managing. Shireen cannot remember putting a pan on the gas, and cannot recall what time of day it is and which meal she is preparing. Jasmine becomes quite concerned. Check your understandingManaging more serious changes in judgement. What would you recommend to Jasmine? Please select all correct responses. Stay calm and call Nirmeet’s son.Ask Nirmeet if she would like some help with preparing her meal.Speak to Nirmeet’s son about getting a valve set up on the cooker Ask Nirmeet to not cook and stop using the kitchenIgnore the situation as this could have been a onetime mistake.Check Stay calm and call Nirmeet’s son. This is a good response because Jasmine shares her worries with Nirmeet’s Son, who might know more and can arrange help if needed. Ask Nirmeet if she would like some help with preparing her meal. This response is good because Nirmeet may be able manage in the kitchen if given the right prompts, such as choosing the right level of gas, and the correct cooking time. Speak to Nirmeet’s son about getting a valve set up on the cooker. This is a good response. It would be an important safety measure, but would not stop Nirmeet from cooking as long as she has supervision. Ask Nirmeet to not cook and stop using the kitchen. This response is not good. There may be other ways to manage the situation safely without restricting Nirmeet from doing things that she might enjoy and find independence in. Ignore the situation as this could have been a onetime mistake. This response is not appropriate. If Nirmeet has problems in the Kitchen, letting the situation continue could make things worse and cause safety issues. Error: Please select at least one option.Please click ‘check’ to view the answers before continuing.Error: Please type your answers in the text box.