Dementia 101
How many types of dementia are there?
100-125
T/F
Behaviors are a way for a person with dementia to communicate an unmet need
TRUE (pain, fatigue, overstimulation, constipation, hunger, etc)
T/F
REM Sleep behavior disorder is often linked to LBD
TRUE
physically acting out dreams, often occurs several years before diagnosis.
T/F
in the early stages of dementia, the person will miss 1 out of every 4 words in a conversation
TRUE
T/F Carla offers 2 virtual support groups and 2 in person support group each month.
TRUE
T/F it is common to have more than one type of dementia
TRUE - 40% of people with Alzheimer's, also have co-pathology of LBD
T/F Sundowning is a type of dementia
FALSE
it is a symptom of dementia
T/F People with LBD can have severe reactions to prescription and over the counter medications
TRUE (antipsychotics can make symptoms significantly worse for 50% of people living with LBD)
T/F social chit chat often remains into the middle stages
TRUE
can fool neighbors, children, doctors
T/F Brain & Body Fitness is a program for PWD and their care partner to attend at the YMCA in 2027
TRUE
How many people in Wisconsin have diagnosed dementia
126,000
Hallucinations are common with what type of dementia
LBD
T/F there are THREE different subtypes of FTD
TRUE
Behavioral Variant (bvFTD)
Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
Movement - associated FTD variants (corticobasal syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy)
how many seconds should you wait for someone with dementia to hear, comprehend and respond to your question
20 SECONDS
T/F Carla can assist PWD and care partners in determining devices that will decrease risk of wandering
TRUE - also have funds available to purchase devices for caregivers
what is the most common type of dementia
Alzheimer's (60-80%)
T/F 80% of people with dementia will wander
FALSE ~60%
sundowning, want to go "home", do not recognize environment and/or caregiver, bored, looking for someone
T/F 30-40% of FTD is genetic
TRUE
inherited gene mutations MAPT, GRN, C9orf72
T/F when a person with dementia is angry about something they perceive happened, it is best to apologize.
TRUE "I'm sorry, I was trying to help" "I'm sorry I made you angry" "I'm sorry that happened"
T/F Carla can offer Dementia Friendly Business Training to increase dementia awareness and support, while also decreasing stigma.
TRUE - banks/credit unions, churches, clinics, salons, etc.
T/F A blood test can be used to help diagnose Alzheimer's Dementia
TRUE (elevated amyloid proteins)
T/F people with dementia often accuse caregivers/family of stealing
TRUE
cannot remember where they put items (out of sight out of mind)
T/F Lewy Body Dementia is the 2nd most common type of dementia
TRUE
10-15% of dementia cases are LBD, over 1 million in the U.S. have LBD.
Define Therapeutic Fibbing
fibbing to help them (doctor's appt, not drive, eat lunch, etc)
T/F research suggests that 35% of dementia could be prevented or delayed by following a healthy lifestyle
TRUE
Sleep, stress management, social engagement, continuous learning, healthy eating, exercise