Alzheimer's
This gene is responsible for familial cases
What is apoE-4?
Cognitive testing traditionally done during the assessment and then serially during the course of treatment (there are 2 options)
What are the MOCA and/or MMSE?
Trends of this kidney marker can affect prescribing practices, especially in the elderly
What is creatinine?
The bias against old people "just because they're old"
What is ageism?
This association helps patients & families in the HFHS
Henry Ford Caregiver Services
These phosphorylated cytoskeleton proteins build up on the INSIDE of the brain cell
What are tau proteins?
Information from family and friends(w/pt permission)
What is collateral information?
If higher than normal, the level of this hormone can create a clinical picture of paradoxical hypothyroidism
What is TSH?
This class of medication causes more QTc prolongation than any class of antipsychotics
What are macrolides?
This association helps patients & families in the community
What is the Alzheimer's Association?
These cytoskeleton proteins clump up on the OUTSIDE of the brain cell
What are amyloid plaques?
These functions are generally well done by children under the age of 12, and are usually the last to lose in dementia
What are ADLs?
When elders have an infection, the blood levels of this may not show any change from baseline
What is WBC?
This SSRI medication does not cause QTc prolongation (Zivin et al 2013 and subsequent research)
What is citalopram/Celexa?
This team (PT, OT, RN, MD/DO) provides care to the patient in the home, and psychiatrists can be the lead doctor
What is home health?
Typical age of onset
What is age 65?
These higher order functions are well handled by children over age 12 and are the first to change in dementia
What are IADLs?
Even low normal levels of this vitamin can cause memory trouble (2 answers)
What is B12 and/or folate?
These medications at low doses can be used to successfully treat amotivation and apathy in dementia, but is used at higher doses in children for ADHD
What are stimulants?
Lewy Body patients and families find support here
What is the Lewy Body Dementia Foundation?
This country has the highest rate of Alzheimer's in the world
What is Finland?
Testing for this infectious disease marker acquired decades ago can cure dementia sx
What is RPR (neurosyphilis)?
Even high normal levels of this hormone can cause pseudodementia, especially in women
What is TSH?
This medication doesn't preserve memory as touted, but can be very valuable in treating VH in LBD/PD
What is donepezil/Aricept?
Michigan has its own Parkinson's support group that also provides psychotherapy
What is the Parkinson's Foundation of Michigan?