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Chapter 9

Caring for People with Dementia

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The permanent and progressive loss of mental functions, caused by damage to the brain tissue Dementia
Temporary state of confusion that can be a symptom of an underlying disorder, such as an infection Delirium
Type of dementia caused by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits in areas of the brain that are responsible for thinking and movement Lewy body dementia
The person with this type of dementia may show changes in personality and have difficulty with language skills Frontotemporal dementia
The person with this type of dementia may have abnormal plaques and tangles in the part of the brain that affects memory Alzheimer's disease
Mental functions are lost because areas of the brain tissue die due to a lack of adequate oxygen and nutrition Vascular dementia
The area of the brain that is responsible for personality and behavior Frontotemporal dementia
The most common type of dementia, accounting for more than 60% of cases of dementia Alzheimer's disease
Difficulty remembering Amnesia
Difficulty using language Aphasia
Difficulty recognizing information obtained using the five senses Agnosia
Difficulty coordinating the steps needed to complete a task Apraxia
True or False: Once the cause of dementia is identified and treated, the dementia will go away False
True or False: A person with dementia may act in socially inappropriate ways True
True or False: Dementia usually has a rapid onset False
Doing the same thing over and over again Perseveration
Worsening of a person's behavioral symptoms in the late afternoon and evening, as the sun goes down Sundowning
Overreacting to something that would cause a healthy person minimal or no stress Catastrophic reactions
False beliefs Delusions
Seeing, hearing, tasting, or smelling something that is not really there Hallucinations
Searching through drawers or closets Rummaging
When assisting a person with dementia complete their ADLs, what are some actions the CNA can do to make the task go more smoothly? Speak clearly, in a calm tone of voice Remind the person at each step what they need to do next Use hand gestures in addition to spoken instructions Plan for the procedure in advance Keep to a regualar schedule
Therapy that stresses the importance of acknowledging the person's reality Validation therapy
The person with dementia is encouraged to remember and share experiences from their past with others Reminiscence therapy
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