Remembering dementia
Type of Dementia
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Diseases
Don't forget Dementia
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Dementia is characterized by impairments in memory, intellect and this_____.
What is cognition?
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This type of dementia is characterized by: Motor impairment is prominent in early stages Late stages affects memory, intellect and language First signs of dementia in individuals with subcortical disease appear months to years following motor impairment Caused by changes in the thalamus, basal ganglia and brainstem Parkinson’s disease and Vascular disease are the most common causes
What is subcortical dementia?
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The Arizona Battery for Communication Disorders of Dementia (ABCD) or the Communicative Activities in Daily Living (CADL)
What are comprehensive assessments for communication in individuals with dementia?
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This disease is characterized by: Slowly progressive deterioration of motor and mental functions First symptom is usually tremor, but may be immobility Problems in memory, problem solving, abstract reasoning and other mental functions occur as the disease progresses Significant dementia occurs in 15% to 20% of individuals
What is Parkinson's Disease?
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This type of dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in the United States accounting for approximately15 to 20% of all dementia cases. The presence of cerebrovascular disease and dementia are the requirements for diagnosis
What is Vascular Dementia?
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All of the following are true EXCEPT: Dementia never occurs as the only symptom of neurologic disease Dementia may be caused by different diseases There are several types of dementia Incidence increase with age
What is Dementia never occurs as the only symptom of neurologic disease?
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Alzheimer’s Disease Pick’s Disease (Frontal Lobe Dementia) Primary Progressive Aphasia are all examples of this type of dementia.
What is cortical dementia?
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Memory and attention problems become more severe Awareness of impairments decrease as the severity increases Increase in confusion Increase in self-care neglect Decrease sleep
What are characteristics of middle stages of dementia?
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Huntington's Disease triad
What are chorea, cognitive decline and neurobehavioral symptoms?
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Characteristics of this disease include: Most common neurologic outcome of AIDS Up to 70% of individuals with AIDS contract AIDS dementia complex Due to infection of the brain with the HIV Infection causes changes in the brain in the subcortical white matter and basal ganglia Changes eventually progress to the cortex
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus Encephalopathy?
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Memory loss, disorientation, lapses in judgment, problems executing daily living activities, problems with mentally demanding activities, placing things in the wrong areas or places, apathy, mood changes are all___________.
What are early signs of dementia?
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This dementia affects 5% - 10% of people over the age of 65 years and is the most common form of dementia
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
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Address safety issues Provide support to the individuals, caregivers and family members Reduce the negative impact and effect that the disease has on the individual
What are what a clinician needs to do when working with a patient with dementia?
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All of the following are characteristics of Parkinson's Disease EXCEPT: Voice becomes weak Speech rate increases as the disease progresses Articulation is not affected Rapid stuttering-like repetition of syllables, words and phrases may prevail Micrographia may occur in early stages Swallowing and drooling may occur in middle stages
What is Articulation is not affected?
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Subtle onset Not caused by other psychological manifestations Acquired Continual Two or more areas of brain tasks Impedes social, occupational and activities of daily living
What are criteria for dementia?
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All of the following are diseases that can cause symptoms of dementia EXCEPT: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Huntington’s disease
What is Cerebral Palsy?
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Characteristics of this disease include: Dementia caused by pathological changes in the Frontal lobe Rare disease Originates in the cerebral cortex of the frontal lobes. Incidence is approximately 2% of dementia patients Onset is usually between the ages of 40 – 60 years of age
What is Pick's Disease?
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Focus of reality declines Hyperactivity Wandering Repetitive behaviors Incontinence
What are characteristics of middle to late stage dementia?
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This disease presents with similarities to Parkinson’s in rigidity and slowness of movement, but is void of tremor and rigidity. It affects the muscles of the neck and trunk rather than the limbs and approximately 12% of individuals are first diagnosed with Parkinson’
What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy?
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One of the most common progressive dementias Accounts for 10% - 15% of all dementia cases “Caused by proliferation of Lewy bodies (the development of abnormal protein deposits in neuron cell bodies”
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
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reactions to medications metabolic problems and endocrine abnormalities nutritional deficiencies Infections Poisoning brain tumors anoxia or hypoxia heart and lung problems
What are other conditions that can cause dementia or dementia like symptoms?
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Onset of this disorder is gradual with word retrieval difficulties in speaking and writing. Progression of the disease shows increased word retrieval problems, deterioration of the understanding of spoken and written language, and ability to perform mathematical computations are reduced
What is Primary Progressive Aphasia?
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sentence fragments poor vocabulary decreased word comprehension neologisms meaningless or bizarre content
What are characteristics of communication skills in late stage dementia?
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Subtypes of this dementia type include Pick’s Disease and Primary Progressive Aphasia among others.
What is frontotemporal dementia?
500
Mental stimulation healthy diet exercise sleep active social life
What are ways to help prevent dementia?
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