Description/ Definition
Who is Dementia named after?
Alois Alzheimer
If someone has dementia will symptoms worsen?
Yes.
Is dementia preventable?
No.
Who is a trusted adult in the school?
Counslers
What is another symptom that may come with dementia?
a.depression
b.selective hearing
c.improvement at staying focused
a.depression
How many people have Dementia worldwide?
Over 50 million
When someone has many symptoms of Dementia is it hard or easy for them to function without help?
Hard.
Which answer(s) is/are not a treatment for dementia?
a.Smoking
b.Therapy
c.Drinking Water
d.Medication
a.Smoking/c.Drinking Water
What is the name of one of the school counselors?
Ms.Bontrager/Ms.Amort/Mrs.Maupin/Ms.Bails
Which one is a side effect of Dementia?
a.spinning in circles
b.memory loss
c.working out
d.all of the above
b.memory loss
What gender is Dementia most common in?
Women
How does someone with dementia behave?
Confused, forgetful, disoriented, ect.
What is something you can do to cope with dementia?
Talking with someone who is trusted, therapy, or going through memories.
Where can you go if you have dementia that is in parker?
Senior Helpers
Does Dementia affect past memories or new ones?
It affects the new memories.
What causes Dementia?
Brain decay
Is there any Warning signs?
The symptoms gradually start as a warning.
What is 1 thing you can do to help lower the risk of dementia?
-Eat healthy
-Keep a healthy weight
-Exercise
-Alcohol (14 units max)
-Smoking (DON'T/QUIT)
-Depression (Talk to Someone)
What is a national resource?
Alzheimer’s Association's 24/7 help line
How many people get diagnosed with dementia every 3 seconds?
1 person
How can it affect your life?
It can make you depressed and forget your memory
What are 2 Symptoms of Dementia?
Impairment of cognitive abilities
Attention
Orientation
Memory
Language
logical reasoning
Problem-solving
Judgement
Spacial awareness
Function
What is one example of a medication a person with dementia could be prescribed?
(Cholinesterase, Memantine, Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Antipsychotic)
Is dementia apart of Alzheimer's or the other way around?
Alzheimer's is apart of Dementia