Using the Pool Activity Level to support meaningful activity for a person with dementia

What is it about?

The Pool Activity Level instrument is an assessment tool for people with dementia to find out their ability to engage in activity. It then helps to plan meaningful activities for people with dementia at an appropriate level. This paper uses a case study example of using the Pool Activity Level instrument in practice.

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Why is it important?

The Pool Activity Level Instrument enables people with dementia to engage in meaningful activity. Occupational Therapists are well positioned to integrate this tool within daily care, to enable all staff and caregivers to engage alongside a person with dementia in activity at an appropriate level.