Dementia Risk Reduction Quiz

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What percentage of people with dementia experience anxiety?

16%

35% (correct)

55%

20%

Which of the following is a potential side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors used in the pharmacological management of dementia symptoms?

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)

Hyperthyroidism

What is a non-pharmacological treatment for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) mentioned in the text?

Electroconvulsive therapy

Exercise programming (correct)

Antipsychotic medication

Sensory deprivation

What is a communication change in dementia mentioned in the text?

Difficulty finding words Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of effective communication with people with dementia mentioned in the text?

Respecting and listening Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical consideration for exercise in dementia mentioned in the text?

Supervision Signup and view all the answers

What has exercise been shown to improve in people with dementia according to the text?

Balance, gait performance, and mobility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for dementia?

Chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended guideline by WHO (2019) for reducing the risk of cognitive decline/dementia?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dementia often occurs in younger individuals?

Frontotemporal dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common comorbidity of dementia mentioned in the text?

Arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which measure shows significant differences between cognitively intact and impaired individuals?

Hand reaction time Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of dementia associated with early memory and learning impairment?

Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is insidious onset and gradual progression characteristic of?

Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of exercise per week for balance challenge?

1-2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of exercise is suggested for cognitive performance improvement?

Multicomponent or aerobic combined with another modality Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended session frequency for resistance training?

2-3 times per week Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall reduction in the rate of falls with exercise?

23% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intervention duration for aerobic exercise to impact cognitive performance?

> 16 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise intensity is recommended for balance challenge?

Moderate to high challenge balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended total dose of exercise for cognitive performance improvement?

> 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested mode of exercise for balance challenge?

Supervised, strength, balance (static and dynamic) and functional training +/- dual task, Tai Chi Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended session duration for aerobic exercise to impact cognitive performance?

Short, approx 30-45 mins Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the article 'Dementia prevention, intervention, and care' by Livingston et al. (2020)?

Dementia prevention, intervention, and care Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides an infographic on dementia prevalence and incidence?

World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as 'better than cure' in the context of dementia?

Prevention Signup and view all the answers

According to Brown, Hansata, and La (2017), what is the focus of the economic cost of dementia in Australia 2016-2056?

Economic cost of dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as important in the article 'Dementia prevention, intervention, and care' by Livingston et al. (2020)?

Modifiable risk factors for dementia Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the article 'Dementia prevention, intervention, and care' published in The Lancet?

Livingston, G,., et al. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of dementia management is addressed in the work by Brown, Hansata, and La (2017)?

Pharmacological management Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dementia Risk Reduction Guidelines and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors

WHO guidelines (2019) recommend physical activity, smoking cessation, moderate alcohol consumption, cognitive training, social activity, weight management, and managing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia to reduce the risk of cognitive decline/dementia.
Non-modifiable risk factors for dementia include age, cardiovascular risk, genetic risk, family history, sex, Down syndrome, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic kidney disease, head injury, and hearing loss.
Dementia is diagnosed as a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting cognition and daily functioning. It includes cognitive decline in complex attention, executive function, learning and memory, language, perceptual-motor, or social cognition, with deficits not better explained by another condition such as delirium or depression.
Types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease dementia, vascular dementia, mixed etiology, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Dementia onset and progression vary among different types of dementia, with Alzheimer's disease having an insidious onset and gradual progression, vascular dementia having a step-wise or gradual onset, frontotemporal dementia often occurring in younger individuals, and dementia with Lewy bodies showing an insidious onset and gradual progression.
Each type of dementia presents with different clinical features and brain pathology, such as early memory and learning impairment in Alzheimer's disease and fluctuating cognition and reduced attention in dementia with Lewy bodies.
Physical impairment is common in cognitively impaired individuals, with measures such as hand reaction time, knee extension strength, sway on foam, coordinated stability, sit-to-stand time, and timed up + go showing significant differences between cognitively intact and impaired individuals.
Physical decline is associated with cognitive impairment in older adults, leading to a trajectory of mobility decline and reduced daily-life activity and impaired gait in individuals with dementia.
Comorbidities of dementia include conditions associated with older age, such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, falls and fall-related injuries, incontinence, depression, anxiety, visual disturbance, frailty, stroke, sleep disturbance, and weight loss/nutritional issues.
The treatment of many of these comorbidities is essential to ameliorate their negative impact on health, especially in individuals with dementia.
There is insufficient evidence regarding the impact of social activity, weight management, treating depression, and managing hearing loss on cognitive decline/dementia.
The text includes references to various studies and sources providing further information on dementia, including guidelines, diagnosis, types, onset, progression, clinical features, brain pathology, physical impairment, physical decline, and comorbidities.

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Test your knowledge of dementia risk reduction guidelines and non-modifiable risk factors with this informative quiz. Explore the WHO recommendations for reducing cognitive decline, types of dementia, clinical features, physical impairment, comorbidities, and more. Improve your understanding of dementia and its management through this comprehensive quiz.