dementia

Question 1

What are symptoms of early stage dementia

Answer 1

lose interest in hobbies
unwilling to try new things
unable to adapt to change
poor judgement
forgetful/irritable

Question 2

What are symptoms of mild/mod dementia?

Answer 2

lost in unfamiliar surroundings
unsafe in kitchen
wandering streets
very repetitive
neglect hygiene

Question 3

What are symptoms of late stage dementia?

Answer 3

incontinence
fail to recognize everyday objects
night disturbances
uncontrolled mvmts
probably in w/c

Question 4

What type of disease is caused by plaques and tangles in the brain?

Answer 4

alzheimers

Question 5

what type is caused by damage to the blood supply and they have difficulty with problem solving, focus and organization?

Answer 5

vascular

Question 6

what type is caused by abnormal balloon-like clumps of protein? they also experience hallucinations and acting dreams

Answer 6

lewy body

Question 7

What are some common disorders linked to dementia?

Answer 7

huntingtons
tbi
parkinsons

Question 8

Clients who have severe impairment, what are some OT interventions?

Answer 8

avoid/get rid of rugs, clutter
use locks
avoid trigger (noise, glare, distractions)
exercise
hollistic therapies

Question 9

in stage 1 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 9

no issues
no tx required

Question 10

in stage 2 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 10

may forget location of object/familiar words no dementia can be detected

use planner/calendar
online banking
GPS

Question 11

in stage 3 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 11

forgetting material/names of new people, trouble with planning

electronic planner
labels
pill organizers
organization of common items
home safety eval

Question 12

in stage 4 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 12

becoming moody
forgetful of ones own personal information
forget recent events

microwave meals
simplify clothing
visuals for steps of common task
assist with shopping/finances

Question 13

in stage 5 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 13

unable to know address, phone number
confused on where they are/what day it is

daily supervision with IADL
continue from step 4

Question 14

in stage 6 of the reisberg scale what are common symptoms and treatment ideas?

Answer 14

personality changes
need extensive help with daily activities
unable to remember name of spouse
need help toileting

24hr supervision
adult daycare