Vocab 1
the ability to think logically and clearly
cognition
something that continually gets worse or deteriorates
progressive
the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions
perseveration
reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way
catastrophic reaction
persistent false beliefs
delusions
the loss of ability to think logically and clearly
cognitive impairment
something that continually gets worse
degenerative
a way to change an action or development
intervention
walking back and forth in the same area
pacing
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
hoarding
the inability to think logically and clearly
confusion
in medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness
onset
the state of being excited, restless, or troubled
agitated
walking aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds
wandering
going through drawers, closets, or personal items that belong to oneself or other people
rummaging
a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary
delirium
unable to be reversed or returned to the original state
irreversible
a situation that leads to agitation
trigger
in medicine, when a person with Alzheimer’s disease wanders away from a protected area and does not return on his own
elope
giving value to or approving
validating
a general term that refers to a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
dementia
a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia
Alzheimer's disease
becoming restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night.
sundowning
false or distorted sensory perceptions.
hallucinations
What does cognitive impairment affect?
concentration and memory.