GDS Scale
Average duration of this stage is between 2 and 7 years
What is Stage 3: Mild Cognitive Decline
Poor short term memory, getting lost, difficulty verbalizing the right words, feeling clumsy are characteristics of which type of dementia?
What is Alzheimer's Dementia
Giving value to a person's behaviour, rather than just blaming the dementia.
What is Validation
Learning and memory, language, visual and spatial, functioning, executive functioning and social functioning.
Individual has no ability to speak or communicate and requires assistance with most activities.
What is Late Stage 7: Very Severe Cognitive Decline
Rigidity, tremors, stooped posture, and slow shuffling movements are characteristics of which type of dementia?
What is Lewy Body Dementia
Using simple sentences, repeating and rephrasing sentences, and speaking slowly are characteristics of what?
What is Verbal Skills
Weakened cognitive functioning that affects activities of daily living.
What is Dementia
Characterized by normal forgetfulness associated with aging.
What is Stage 2: Very Mild Cognitive Decline
Caused by slow but consistent damage to small blood vessels.
What is Vascular Dementia
Using emotional tone, making eye contact and avoiding a high pitched voice are characteristics of what?
Tiredness, low lighting, disruption of sleep/wake cycle, reduced activity in the afternoon compared to morning.
What is Triggers of Sundowning
Characterized by major memory deficiencies and requires assistance with completing activities of daily living. Memory loss may include major relevant aspects of current lives.
What is Stage 5: Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
Characterized by changes in personality, inappropriate actions, and appearing unfeeling or disinterested.
What is Frontotemporal Dementia
Enhanced positive behaviour and more meaningful interactions characterize are results of what?
What is Effective Communication
Providing resident with companionship or offering tea, coffee or treats is an example of?
What is Knowing the Resident