Terms 1
The state of being excited, restless, or troubled
Agitated
any behavior that disturbs others
disruptive behavior
the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions
perseveration
giving value to or approving
validating
At this stage, the person may show some problems, such as memory loss and forgetting some words and the location of familiar objects. However, the person may still be independent and able to work, drive, and do other activities
Mild Alzheimer's Disease (early stage)
A progressive, degenerative, and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around nerve cells, which results in memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes
Alzheimer's Disease
in medicine, when a person with Alzheimer's disease wanders away from a protected area and does not return on his own
elope
type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer's disease to remember and talk about the past
reminiscence therapy
a type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer's disease believe they are living in the past or in imaginary circumstances
validation therapy
This is the most common cause of dementia
Alzheimer's
Reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way
Catastrophic reaction
a false perception that involves seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling things that are not there
hallucination
going through items that belong to other people
rummaging
forceful actions that include attacking, hitting, or threatening someone
violence
This stage has the longest duration and shows signs and symptoms such as forgetting recent events, one's own past experiences and background, changes in personality and behavior, and being moody or withdrawn. Need addition help with some ADLs, changes in sleep patters, increased wandering, suspiciousness or delusions, and confusion about time and place
Moderate Alzheimer's disease (middle stage)
The ability to think clearly and logically
Cognition
collecting and putting things away in a guarded away
hoarding
a condition in which a person becomes restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night
sundowning
walking aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds
wandering
How many forms of dementia are there?
70+ (current studies show there are now more than 100 forms of dementia)
a belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality
delusion
walking back and forth in the same area
pacing
a situation that leads to agitation
trigger
meaning the disease cannot be cured
irreversible
Final stage. Person may be unable to communicate, control movement, or respond to their surroundings. The person needs significant help with ADLs. Also the ability to walk, sit, and swallow may be affected.
Severe Alzheimer's disease (late stage)