Treatments
What are some Mental therapies?
Cognitive, stimulation and reminiscence therapies.
How is Dementia diagnosed?
A review of medical history and/or a physical exam
What are some cognitive changes that could happen?
What are some factors that play into having Dementia?
Age and family history.
Do doctors know the cause of Alzheimer's?
No the cause is still unknown.
What is the most common treatment for Alzheimer's?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
What is used to diagnose Alzheimer's?
Bio markers
Would someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s have Memory loss?
Yes they would.
It is a general term used for a decline in metal abilities that affect someone in day to day life.
True or false
Is Alzheimer's a cause of dementia?
Yes it is a common cause of dementia.
What is a non-pharmacological treatment for Dementia?
Mental and physical therapies.
How is Dementia diagnosed?
Brain scans.
What psychological symptoms would someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s have?
They could have personality changes, hallucinations, and paranoia/anxiety.
What causes Dementia?
Some kind of damage or loss of nerve cells.
Where does this disease affect?
The brain
What are some Physical therapies?
Some include music and dance therapy, and physical exercise.
What is another way doctors can see if someone has Dementia?
They can interview the person.
If you have Dementia/Alzheimer's would you have a hard time communicating?
Yes Dementia/Alzheimer's affects they way your brain works.
What is mainly affected by Dementia?
Memory, thinking, and some other cognitive abilities.
Is Alzheimer's a more progressive stage of dementia?
Yes Alzheimer's is a progressive type of dementia.
What are the names of some medications that are used to help?
Donepezil, Galantamine, and Rivastigmine
Why would a diagnoses be delayed?
In come cultures they view the symptoms as a religious cause.
If someone was experiencing everything said above and has a family history of Dementia/Alzheimer's would you diagnose them with it?
Yes a big part of Dementia/Alzheimer's is passed on through family's and can be passed down
What gender is more likely to have dementia
Women are more likely to have dementia
What is increases in the brain when someone has this disease?
Plaques and tangles are increased.