Dementia
What is the umbrella term for illnesses that cause neurocognitive loss?
Dementia
What is not a symptom of dementia: forgetting how to eat, forgetting core facts, and difficulty walking
Difficulty walking
What is not a treatment type for people with dementia: jeopardy games, music therapy, canine therapy?
Jeopardy Games
Which Neurocognitive Disorder involves small strokes?
Vascular Dementia
What is the difference between major and minor dementia?
Major dementia affects a person’s ability to live independently
What is the largest risk factor for dementia?
Later Old Age
What is music therapy?
Introducing activities involving music, ideally using the person's prior music taste
True or False: Vascular Dementia is age related
True
What is the maximum number of years a person can live with dementia?
20 years
Is missing a monthly payment a normal sign of aging or a sign of dementia?
Normal sign of aging
Drawing on new technologies to promote safety and well-being is what type of therapy?
Assistive Technology
Which Neurocognitive Disorder attacks Neurons in the brain?
Alzheimer's
Is the progression of dementia the same for everyone?
No if differs from person to person
What should you do if you notice you have more serious memory problems than normal?
Talk to your doctor
What type of therapy involves drawing pictures or constructing crafts?
Visual arts education
True or False: Genetic Markers are NOT a risk factor of Alzheimers
False