COGNITIVE key question Flashcards

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what is the cognitive key question

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how can we use our understanding of memory to help patients with dementia

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facts about dementia

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  • 850,000 people have it in UK
  • 55 million worldwide
  • 10 million cases every year
  • caused by brain damage - stroke/disease
  • women to men = 2:1
  • NOT a normal part of ageing
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why is dementia degenerative

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no cure for dementia and all types are progressive, the structure and chemistry of the brain increasingly becomes damaged

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what are the implications of dementia

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  • physical strain on the NHS
  • emotional strain on family members
  • carers need to help patients deal with memory loss
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how can you apply the working memory model to help with dementia

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  • no distractions while giving instructions
  • WMM says its not possible to do two language tasks at the same time
  • helps minimise strain on the carers
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how can you apply semantic memory to help with dementia

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  • patients have trouble recalling factual information - temporal lobe
  • using memory aids (visual reminders)
  • external cues would reduce the need for patients to rely on their LTM
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how can you apply episodic memory to help with dementia

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  • encourage to talk about past experiences in their lives
  • reduce stress as doesn’t recall specific facts
  • use diaries and pictures of family
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how can you apply the multi-store model to help with dementia

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  • rehearsal moves STM to LTM
  • keep a routine for patients to follow and get used to
  • taking the same route to the shops and going at the same time
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