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36 Dementia Flashcards

1
Q

Define dementia

A

Syndrome caused by diseases in the BRAIN

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2
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What syndrome is NORMAL aging?

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AAMI - Age-Associated Memory Impairment
= RECALL takes longer (esp. NAMES)
= Putting a TIME to memory is harder

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3
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Name major types of dementia

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Alzheimer's
Vascular dementia
Parkinson's
DLB- Dementia with LEWY bodies
Frontotemporal dementia
Mixed dementia
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4
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What is the PATHOLOGY of Alzheimers

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Plaques + Tangles accumulate to kill brain cells

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5
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Where does Alzheimers START in the brain?

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Hippocampus (memories)

SPREADS around brain

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6
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Prevalence projection of dementia in NZ

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2008 = ~40k
2026 = ~74k
2050 = ~147k
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7
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Name FACTORS that affects risk of dementia

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AGE
Gender
Ethnicity
Genetic
Cardiovascular
Enviro
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8
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How does AGE affect dementia risk?

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DOUBLES every 5 years = AGE-related disease

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9
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How does GENDER affect dementia risk

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WOMEN more likely to get ALZHEIMERS

MEN more likely to get VASCULAR

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How does ENVIRO affect dementia risk

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Loneliness

Lacking STIMULATION

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11
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2 classes of TREATMENTS for dementia

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Lifestyle

Medications

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12
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What LIFESTYLE factors can be used to treat dementia

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Diet - OMEGA 4, low cholesterol, Ginkgo
Exercise
Stop smoking
Cognitive stimulation

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13
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Name 4 MEDICATIONS for dementia

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Aricept, Exelon, Reminuyl

Aspirin

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14
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How does ASPIRIN help dementia

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BLOOD THINNING slows progression

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15
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List 5 CARE approaches (RRVSH)

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Reality orientation - time, seasons
Reminiscence - lifetime
Validation - autobiographical memories
Stimulation - exercise, dogs, snozelen, children
History of the patient
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16
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Explain aspects of PERSON-centered care

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View dementia as a DISABILITY, not disease
EQUALITY in care settings
ENCOURAGING and working WITH skills
Redefine “challenging behavior” as expression of a meaningful message
Maintaining SOCIAL TIES

17
Q

Name the parts of the 5-part model

A 
Biology
Enviro
Carer
Person
= BEHAVIOR
18
Q

Aspects of the BIOLOGY

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Sensory changes
Physical changes
Chronic PAINS

19
Q

Aspects of the ENVIRO

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Architecture
Interior decor
Layout
(STIMULI needed)

20
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Aspects of the CARER

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Care practices
Attitudes
Relationships

21
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Aspects of the PERSON

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Life history
Personality
Beliefs
Habits & needs

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