WHAT IS ALS?
Define ALS
A progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes a loss of upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord
What was the patients name from the evaluation?
Who is Oliver?
Define how increasing quality of life improves patients outlook with ALS?
What is increasing independence in patients with ALS helps improve levels of satisfaction and wellbeing; along with increasing occupational participation?
What are two precautions of ALS?
Respiratory, aspiration, fall, skin, and fatigue
Why might watching sports still be a successful occupation for Oliver, even though he suffers from ALS?
What is a sedentary activity that still involves social interaction, and values?
Define how mental health interventions for patients with ALS benefits them?
What is decreasing onset and symptoms of depression and anxiety?
What are three risk factors of ALS?
Age, Genetics, Smoking, Environment, Military service,Gender
What type of environmental factors benefit those suffering from ALS?
What are supportive relationships, assistive devices, and environmental modifications for mobility?
What are some fatigue-related symptoms of ALS?
What is muscle degeneration, dyspnea, and generalized fatigue?
what % of cases are sporadic?
90-95%
What factors may prevent someone with ALS like Oliver from completing lawn care?
What is muscle weakness, spasticity, and joint stiffness?
Define an intervention that can be used to establish & restore independence in ALS patients.
What is education in energy conservation techniques by demonstration, verbal description, and practicing strategies?
Name one example of medical management
Medications (such as Riluzole, Edaravone, Nuedexta, or Qalsody), respiratory support, nutrition modifications, multidisciplinary care, mobility assistance, AAC communication, environmental modifications, or adaptive equipment
What occupation does Oliver participate in every football season?
What is the Super Bowl chilli cook-off?
Define 5 strategies that benefit teaching older adults when describing medical precautions, interventions, and education?
What is providing written materials, using plain language, using a low tone, suggest caregiver presence, and using 3-5 key messages?