types of disorders
This disorder is marked by progressive memory loss and is the most common type of dementia
Alzheimer’s disease
Early symptom of Alzheimer’s that affects recent events and names.
short-term memory loss
This gene, when mutated increases risk for Alzheimer’s.
APOE
This brief test screens for cognitive impairment
Mini-Mental State Examination
This class of drugs can temporarily improve memory in Alzheimer’s.
cholinesterase inhibitors
This disorder is caused by multiple small strokes that reduce blood flow to the brain.
Vascular dementia
A person with this symptom may wander or get lost in familiar places.
disorientation
The main risk factor for most neurocognitive disorders.
age
Brain imaging technique often used to detect atrophy or vascular changes.
MRI
Name one common cholinesterase inhibitor used in dementia treatment.
donepezil, rivastigmine, or galantamine
This rapidly progressive prion disease leads to spongiform changes in the brain.
Creutzfeldt Jakob disease
Difficulty with language, including finding the right words.
aphasia
Chronic hypertension and diabetes increase risk for this type of dementia.
vascular dementia
This term describes memory and cognitive decline greater than normal aging but not dementia.
Mild Cognitive Impairment
This NMDA receptor antagonist may be used in moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s.
memantine
This type of dementia is linked to abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies.
Lewy body dementia
This term describes difficulty recognizing familiar people or objects.
agnosia
Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to this neurocognitive condition.
Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome
This imaging method measures brain metabolism to help distinguish types of dementia.
PET scan
Non-pharmacologic approaches include these two key interventions.
cognitive stimulation and structured routines
This neurocognitive disorder develops after repeated head injuries, common in athletes.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
This symptom involves inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function.
apraxia
this metal’s accumulation in the brain can cause neurodegeneration.
copper(in wilson's disease)
A reversible cause of cognitive impairment often checked with lab tests.
vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid dysfunction
Managing this modifiable risk factor can slow vascular dementia progression.
blood pressure