Ch. 11A - Mild Stage of AD Flashcards
1
Q
aphasia
A
difficulty naming objects
2
Q
paraphasia
A
when a person has difficulty with word retrieval and substitutes with wrong word
3
Q
circumlocution
A
person tries to express an idea by talking around the intended word
4
Q
topographical orientation
A
getting lost or failing to recognize familiar locations
5
Q
What remains intact in mild stage of AD?
A
- procedural memory
- motor skills
- basic ADLs
6
Q
What is affected in mild stage of AD?
A
IADLs - takes longer to perform tasks
