Dementia Jeopardy

Types Of Dementia

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Define Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.

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Define Vascular Dementia

A common form of dementia caused by an impaired supply of blood to the brain, such as may be caused by a series of small strokes.

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Define Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. It's characterized by abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies, which develop in nerve cells within the brain.

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Define Frontotemporal Dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare type of dementia that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to changes in personality, behavior, and language.

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Define Mixed Dementia

Occurs when an individual has symptoms of more than one type of dementia. The most common combination is Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Diagnosis can be challenging due to the overlapping symptoms. 

Characteristics

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% of Canadians that have Dementia

7.1%

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What is Sundowning?

Sundowning, also known as sundown syndrome, refers to a state of increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness that often occurs in individuals with dementia, particularly during the late afternoon and evening hours as daylight fades. Instead of "sundowning," it's more accurate and respectful to refer to it as late-day confusion, dementia-related agitation, or sundown syndrome, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Name One Difference Between Dementia and Depression

Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive function, impacting memory, language, and reasoning. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other emotional and physical symptoms.

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Common Emotions of Patient's Loved Ones

1. Denial

2. Guilt

3. Grief

4. Embarrassment

5. Anger

6. Fear

7. Frustration

8. Acceptance

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How to Recognise Signs Who Has Dementia (Name a sign)

1. Memory loss affecting day-to-day abilities

2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks

3. Problem with language

4. Disorientation

5. Impaired judgement

6. Misplacing things

7. Changes in behaviour

8. Loss of initiative

Strategies

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Name Three Guidelines to Follow when Communicating With People With Dementia

1. Set the Stage

2. Get their attention

3. Make eye contact

4. Introduce yourself

5. Speak slowly and clearly

6. Give one message at a time

7. Pay attention

8. Repeat important information

9. Show and talk

10. Touch

11. Communication Cards/ Graphic Aids

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What Should You Not Do With Someone With Dementia

• Don’t reason.
• Don’t argue.
• Don’t confront.
• Don’t remind them they forget.
• Don’t question recent memory.
• Don’t take it personally.

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How to Make a Dementia Client Feel Comfortable On a Daily Basis

• Try to keep a routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the same time each day.
• Help the person write down to-do lists, appointments, and events in a notebook or calendar.
• Plan activities that the person enjoys and try to do them at the same time each day.
• Consider a system or reminders for helping those who must take medications regularly.
• When dressing or bathing, allow the person to do as much as possible.
• Buy loose-fitting, comfortable, easy-to-use clothing, such as clothes with elastic waistbands, fabric fasteners, or large zipper pulls instead of shoelaces, buttons, or buckles.
• Use a sturdy shower chair to support a person who is unsteady and to prevent falls. You can buy shower chairs at drug stores and medical supply stores.
• Be gentle and respectful. Tell the person what you are going to do, step by step while you help them bathe or get dressed.
• Serve meals in a consistent, familiar place and give the person enough time to eat.

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Types of Therapys to Help Dementia Clients

Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), cognitive rehabilitation, talking therapies (like counseling and CBT), life story work, and reminiscence work. Additionally, creative arts therapies (music, art), physical and occupational therapy, and sensory therapies like aromatherapy and massage can be beneficial.

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How to Help a Patient Who is Sundowning?

To help a patient experiencing sundowning, which involves increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening, it's crucial to create a calm and predictable environment, maintain a consistent routine, and provide reassurance and support. Strategies include minimizing stimulation, ensuring a safe environment, and offering comforting activities.

Health

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Name Three ADLs

1. Toileting

2. Ambulating

3. Eating

4. Bathing

5. Sleep

6. Oral Care

7. Dressing

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When Should You Reposition the Client

Every Two Hours

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What are all the Aspects of Health

Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual and Emotional

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Population most at risk for dementia?

The elderly population

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What Parts of the Brain are Affected by Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease chiefly affects the temporal, parietal, occipital, and frontal lobes of the brain. Eventually all areas are involved.

Theory

100

What is Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities, ultimately interfering with a person's daily life.

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What are Reactive Behaviours

Reactive behaviors in dementia refer to actions, words, or gestures that a person with dementia uses to communicate distress, frustration, or unmet needs in response to their environment or internal experiences.

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Which Needs of Maslow's Hierarchy are Affected by Dementia

All of Them

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What is DIPPS

Dignity, Independence, Preference, Privacy, Safety

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What is Person Centered Care?

Person-centered care is a holistic approach to care that prioritizes the individual's needs, values, and preferences, rather than focusing solely on their illness or condition.