Dementia
Also known as Major Neurocognitive Disorder
What is Dementia?
Characterized by a moderate decline in cognitive performance requiring compensatory strategies to maintain independence with ADLs.
What is delirium
teaching family members or clients about their loved one's condition
What is psychoeducation?
Characterized by a significant decline in cognitive performance in at least one area that interferes with independence in everyday activites
What is Major Neurocognitive Disorder or Dementia?
Increased forgetfulness, sleep disturbances, relying on compensatory strategies for complex IADLs.
What are the signs and symptoms of mild neurocognitive disorder?
the consequence of a medical condition, substance abuse, withdrawal, or exposure to a toxin
What is the etiology of delirium?
What is social participation?
Psychoeducation, managing behavioral and psychological symptoms, promoting ADLs, caregiver support, and social participation
What are the 5 key areas for managing major NCD or dementia?
Teaches clients compensatory strategies for IADLs
What is an Occupational Therapist?
rapid onset, lasts less than a week
What is the prognosis of delirium?
An OT works with the client in dressing techniques and strategies.
What is promoting participation in ADLs?
Helps clients maintain independence with toileting and caregiver support and promotion of social participation
What is an Occupational Therapist?
Transition from a mild decline in cognitive performance to a significant decline in cognitive performance.
What is the progression from mild NCD to major NCD?
Considered a medical emergency, immediately notify the nurse or the physician
Teaching caregivers techniques and strategies for supporting clients with major NCD
What is caregiver support?