Shine like a diamond
Rhonda mixes up her words. At lunch she says "Soup the push." After a while you realize she is telling you she wants a spoon.
Aphasia
Rhonda is having difficulty using the right words and putting them in the right order.
Mrs. Jain does not remember what she had for lunch today. But, she remembers how to play Mozart on the piano.
Amnesia
Specifically, short-term memory loss. Her long-term memory is still intact.
Robert puts on his shoes and then feels frustrated when he cannot pull his socks on over his shoes.
Apraxia
His brain is having difficulty with sequencing and order.
Arthur is watching a James Bond movie when he starts to call for help. He thinks James Bond is actually in his room, shooting at spies.
Altered Perception
His brain cannot distinguish between what is on the TV and what is in the room.
Louise attends fitness every morning. The instructor says: "Everyone lift up your arms and reach for the sky!" Louise lifts up her foot and holds it off the floor.
Apraxia
Louise is having difficulty following instructions because her sense of space, sequencing and movement are changing due to brain damage.
Joti had a stroke last year, affecting the right side of her body and now uses a wheelchair full time. When it's time to shower, Joti insists she can do it by herself.
Anosognosia
Joti is not aware of the change in her abilities.
Tamara enjoys sitting by the window where she says she hears the sounds of the ocean. Her room overlooks a busy street that is not near the ocean.
Agnosia
Tamara is misinterpreting the sound of traffic for the ocean waves.
Mr. Aziz is not staying seated in the dining room at mealtime. The noises around him are distracting.
Attention Deficit
Mr. Aziz is easily distracted and having trouble focusing on eating his meal.
Sana looks in the mirror and sees a stranger.
Agnosia
Sana does not recognize herself in the mirror.
Every morning after breakfast, Carlos looks for his briefcase and says he needs to get to work. This was Carlos' daily routine for over 30 years.
Amnesia
He has short-term memory loss, but has long-term memory and habitual memory.
The recreation aide wishes Mrs. Smith a Happy Birthday! Mrs. Smith smiles at him and says, "Yes, it is warm out".
Aphasia
Mrs. Smith does not understand what she has heard and the meaning of the words being said.
Gloria loves Elvis Presley. When you invite her to join you at the birthday party where "Elvis" is performing, you get no reaction from her.
Apathy
You know that Gloria loves Elvis. However, she shows little or no emotional response and seems like she is not interested.