Alzheimer's
People with AD show an increase in symptoms later in the day. This phenomenon is known as _____.
Sundowning
What are the 3 main symptoms of Parkinson's?
Resting tremor, rigidity, slowed movements (bradykinesia)
What is the biggest risk for Korsakoff's?
Chronic alcoholism
Positive feeling that results from appraisal of one's work is referred to as ___ ______.
Job satisfaction
People that live to 100 years or more are called ______.
Centenarians
Which biomarker of AD is found inside the cell?
Tau//Neurofibrillary tangles
Which sport did Michelle Haub tell us about that has been shown to prevent declines and even improve Parkinson's symptoms?
Boxing
Which dementia is characterized by rapid, jerky movements?
Huntington's
What are 3 factors that contribute to satisfaction with retirement?
Financial security, good health, supportive relationships (family/friends)
What is one example of a common mental exercise that has been shown to help maintain cognitive function?
Bridge, learning a new language or musical instrument, crossword puzzles
In AD, which brain region shows atrophy first?
Entorhinal cortex
What treatment in used for individuals in the early stages of the disease?
L-DOPA
The cognitive symptoms of this dementia are brought on by blocked or reduced blood flow.
Vascular
According to Holland's personality-type theory, we choose our jobs to optimize the fit between our ____ and ____ interests.
Traits and Career
What are two commons factors that people from Blue Zones share?
1. Move naturally
2. Purpose/reason to wake up
3. Stress relievers
4. Stop eating after 80% full
5. Plant-based diets
6. Wine in moderation
7. Faith
8. Family support
9. Belonging to the "right tribe"
Which method of diagnosis has been found to be unreliable?
Spinal Tap (CSF)
What treatment is used to improve motor function in later stages of the disease?
Deep brain stimulation
The most common presenting symptom of this dementia is loss of word meaning.
Semantic Dementia
According to Rowe & Kahn, successful aging is a combination of three factors. Name two.
1. Avoidance of disease and disability
2. Maintenance of cognitive and physical function
3. Sustained engagement in social and productive activities
The degree of specific mental exercise affects the ____ of cognitive functioning but not the ____ of age-related change in cognitive function
level; rate
Lifestyle and other health factors contribute to the _____ of AD, rather than the underlying disease process.
Presentation
Which test can you use to determine the levels of dopamine in the brain?
PET // DAT scan
Early stages of this dementia are characterized by changes in personality and mood swings, but not major changes in memory.
Pick's
Name one issue with Rowe & Kohn's criteria for successful aging.
1. Very few older adults meet their criteria
2. The criteria are dependent on one another
3. Only evaluate health
4. Assume everyone has access to good healthcare.
According to Chu et al., (2015), which component of exercise predicted cognitive function?
Duration