Alzheimer's disease
What does Alzheimer's disease affect?
Short-term memory
What is Amnesia?
Long-term memory loss
What are neurodevelopmental disorders?
when the growth of the brain is affected
Can Alzheimer's, dementia or amnesia affect other people close to this person?
Yes, if someone has a memory loss disease they could easily forget who their family is.
What is one way to check/test for memory loss?
Interview style conversations
What happens as Alzheimer's progresses?
ALL memories gradually begin to fade
What are the 2 types of Amnesia?
Retrograde, and Anterograde
What is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?
Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, impaired vison/hearing
True or False. Memory loss can cause someone to become a completely different person.
True
What are the three kinds of memory?
Episodic, Semantic, Implicit
What can cause Alzheimer's?
Age, genetics, or lifestyle choices
What can cause amnesia?
Traumatic Brain injury
Can neurodevelopmental disorders be cured/treated?
No
What other mental disorders can cause forgetfulness?
Stress, anxiety or depression
What is Eposodic memory?
A memory of a specific event. (flashbulb memory)
How can you help prevent Alzheimer's?
Physical exercise and a healthy diet
What can amnesia prevent someone from doing?
Retaining new memories
Is ADHD seen more typically in younger or older people?
Younger
True or False. Trauma can affect your memory.
True
What is semantic memory?
Facts, words, concepts. (book smarts)
What is the life expectancy for someone after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
3-11 years
Can a person with alzheimer's regain their memory?
yes, overtime
Is autism found more in boys or girls?
Boys
Taking care of a person with memory loss can be hard. What makes it most difficult?
The possibility that they have forgotten who you are and the memories you share together.
What is implicit memory?
things that are not implied or not clearly stated. (you learned it once and wont forget; ex: riding a bike)