Brain Health In Older Age Flashcards
1
Q
Disorders commonly seen in elderly?
A
Affective
Psychotic/delusions
Dementia
Delirium
2
Q
CIND is?
A
Cognitive impairment, non demented
3
Q
Most common cause of dementia?
A
Alzheimer’s
4
Q
Where does Alzheimer’s affect in brain
A
Hippocampus
5
Q
What is not affected in vascular dementia?
A
Hippocampus
6
Q
What is posterior cortical atrophy?
A
presents with Apraxia, driving, vision problems
Mental cognition is ok
7
Q
Why?
A
Cause
8
Q
New term for dementia?
A
Major neuro cognitive disorder
9
Q
What to do with MCI?
A
Disclose Dx Information on Ax results Prognosis Pharma Non pharma Monitor Carer burden ADLs - driving Regular Follow up
10
Q
What affects expression of Alzheimer’s?
A
Additional cerebral pathology, eg. Vessels
11
Q
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s?
A
Diabetes Type II -high Glucose levels will shrink hippocampus HTN midlife Obesity (aged 25-64) Physical inactivity Depression Smoking Low education
12
Q
What is a multi domain approach to prevent cognitive decline?
A
Diet
Physical activity
Cognitive training
Vascular risk monitoring/control group
