Stages of Dimentia Flashcards
What are the stages of Dementia?
1) No impairment
2) Very mild
3) Mild
4) Moderate
5) Moderately severe
6) Severe
7) Very severe
Describe stage 1 of the BCRS
No dementia present
- No impairment/No cognitive decline
- No obvious signs of dementia
- individuals able to function independently
Describe stage 2 of BCRS
No dementia present Very Mild Cognitive Decline -Dementia signs are barely noticeable -Appears as forgetfulness associated with aging -Not evident to family or physician
Describe stage 3 of BCRS
No dementia present Mild Cognitive Decline Pts able to do most basic ADL's Symptoms: -Some forgetfulness and memory loss -increased repetition of tasks (sense something isn't right but not able to figure it out) -Loss of concentration -confusion while driving -trouble managing medications -misplacing items and unable to retrace steps -Difficulty managing finances -May need occasional help with IADL
Describe stage 4 of the BCRS
Early stage of Dementia
Moderate Cognitive Decline
-Pts have “trouble doing routine tasks”
Symptoms:
-incontinence
-difficulty word finding
-increase in memory loss and forgetfulness
-inability to use or find the right words and phrases
-Difficulty with challenging mental math exercises
-increase in social withdrawal
Describe stage 5 of the BCRS
Mid-stage of Dementia
Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
-Pts need some assistance with their daily activities
Symptoms:
-Significant memory loss with inability to recall home address, phone number, or personal details
-Need help selecting appropriate clothing for the climate, season, or occasion
-Confusion about location or chain of events
-Difficulty with simple mental math exercises
Describe stage 6 of the BCRS
Mid-stage of Dementia
Severe Cognitive Decline
Requires significant help with day to day activites
Symptoms:
-Requiring help with: dressing, toileting, wiping, flushing
-Wandering and getting lost if not supervised
-Inability to recall the names of familiar persons but able to recognize familiar faces
-Sleep disturbances
-Changes in personality or behavior (paranoia and hallucinations)
Describe stage 7 of the BCRS
Late stage of Dementia Very Severe Cognitive decline Final stage of the disease Symptoms: -loss of language (unable to speak and communicate) -loss of awareness of surroundings -requiring help to eat -lack of control over urination -loss of muscle to smile, swallow, walk or sit without support
What are the axis of the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale?
Axis I: concentration and attentiveness Axis II: recent memory Axis III: Past memory Axis IV: Orientation Axis V: Functioning and self care
At what stage is someone considered actually having dementia?
Stage 4: moderate cognitive decline
What is the average duration of stage 4?
Early stage dementia lasts for 2 yrs
What is the average duration of stage 5?
Mid-stage of dementa lasts for 1.5 yrs
What is the average duration of stage 6?
Mid stage of dementia lasts 2.5 yrs
What is the average duration of stage 7?
Late stage of dementia lasts 2.5 yrs
What is the average duration of stage 3?
7 yrs before the onset of dementia
