words of wisdom
The ability to think clearly
What is Cognition
Generally the longest stage of Alzheimers
Moderate Alzheimers disease(middle Stage)
caused by experiencing a traumatic events
post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)
a condition in which the pressure of the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve causing blindness
Glaucoma
situation that leads to agitation
trigger
an intense ,irrational fear of or anxiety about an object place or situation
what is phobia
becomes restless or agitated in the late afternoon
sundowning
intrusive, repetitive thoughts or behaviors that cause anxiety or stress
obsessive compulsive disorder(ocd)
occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked,or blood vessels leak or rupture
cerebrovascular accident (cva)
The left hemisphere of the brain involved in a persons ability to do ___________, _____________,-_________
Reading , writing, arithmetic
loss of vision in one half of the visual field due to a cva tumor or trauma
hemianopsia
When a person with AD overreacts to something
Catastrophic Reaction
belief in something thats is not true or is out of touch with reality
Delsuion
a progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate
Parkinsons disease
pain caused by a underlying condition, such as an aneurysm or tumor
secondary headaches
the repetition of words phrases questions or actions
perseveration
Lets people w/ AD believe they are living in the past or imaginary circumstances
Validation therapy
mental and physcial exhaustion caused by stress and frustration
burnout
a progressive disease in which the protective covering of the nerves, spinal cord and white matter of the brain break down.
Multiple sclerosis(MS)
infection in the middle ear
Otitis media
place where odors are identified
olfactory area(upper nasal cavity)
Dementia can be caused by excessive _________and __________
drugs and alcohol
a false perception that involves hearing,smelling,tasting,feeling, things that aren't there
Hallucination
Injuries in the Thorasic region can cause this
Quadriplegia
Spinal cord is _______ Inches
18"