Alzheimer Presentation Flashcards
1
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Define person centered care
A
ensuring that we are looking at the person and not just their symptoms– same as client centered care
2
Q
Define dementia
A
an umbrella term for all diseases that cause memory loss and decreased functioning
3
Q
What are the diagnostic features of dementia?
A
significant cognitive decline in memory or another cognitive ability– such as language or learning
4
Q
What is Alzheimer disease?
A
-a progressive disease of the brain
-results in damage and death of brain cells
