GERT 1035 (Alzheimer's and Related Disorder)

Question 1

an UMBRELLA term for a group of symptoms which include loss of memory, impairment of judgement, personality, decision making, ADLs, orientation to physical surroundings, language and communication.

Answer 1

Dementia

Question 2

4 most common form of Dementia

Answer 2

1. Alzheimer’s Disease
2. Vascular dementia
3. Lewy Body
4. Frontotemporal

Question 3

How many percentage does the general public that Dementia in relation to Alzheimer’s disease is MEMORY Problem

Answer 3

90-95%

Question 4

4 Truths of all types of dementia:

Answer 4

1. at least 2 parts of the brain are dying
2. progressive degeneration (increase of neuron breakdown)
3. chronic and irreversible (can’t be fixed)
4. it is terminal

Question 5

This is the first national dementia strategy focuses on preventing dementia, advancing therapies, and finding a cure, as well as improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.

Answer 5

A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire

Question 6

When did they release “A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire”

Answer 6

June 17, 2019