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
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
Which biomarker of AD is found inside the cell?
Neurofibrillary Tangles (tau)
What are the 2 sides effects (or other symptoms) of Parkinson's?
Sleep disturbance and Depression
Which dementia is characterized by rapid, jerky movements?
Huntingtons
What are 3 factors that contribute to satisfaction with retirement?
Financial security, good health, supportive relationships (family/friends)
According to Chu et al., (2015), which component of exercise predicted cognitive function?
Duration
Which brain region shows atrophy first?
Entorhinal cortex
Which test can you use to determine the levels of dopamine in the brain?
PET scan
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
The degree of specific mental exercise affects the ____ of cognitive functioning but not the ____ of age-related change in cognitive function
level; rate
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.
Avoidance of disease and disability; Maintenance of cognitive and physical function; Sustained engagement in social and productive activities
According to Brown et al., who's ratings were significantly related to AD patients' on-road driving score?
Neurologist's ratings
Lifestyle and other health factors contribute to the _____ of AD, rather than the underlying disease process.
Presentation
What treatment in used for individuals in the early stages of the disease?
L-DOPA
This dementia is characterized by misfolded prion proteins in the brain
Creutzfeldt-Jakob (mad cow)
Name one issue with Rowe & Kohn's criteria for successful aging.
Only 20 % of older adults meet their criteria. They are dependent on one another. Only evaluate health. Assume everyone has access to good healthcare.
According to Morris et al., (2001), what conclusion was made about mild cognitive impairment?
MCI represents early-stage AD.