Mixed Dementia Symptoms and Characteristics

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Which of the following management strategies is likely to include activities that boost cognitive function?

Practicing personal hygiene

Engaging in physical exercise

Conducting cognitively stimulating activities (correct)

Adhering to a healthy diet

What is an example of a dietary change that supports a healthy lifestyle for someone with dementia?

Increasing sugar intake

Consuming more processed foods

Adopting a Mediterranean diet (correct)

Decreasing water consumption

What is a primary safety concern for patients with dementia?

Eating and personal grooming

Reading and cognitive activities

Conversation and social interaction

Driving and kitchen appliance safety (correct)

For long-term dementia care planning, what should be considered?

Future living arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of care is concerned with expressively communicating needs and desires?

Ensuring effective communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is essential for maintaining psychological health in dementia patients?

Engaging in personally meaningful activities Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is least likely to be present in the early stages of dementia?

Severely impaired communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common early symptom of frontal-temporal dementia?

Changes in mood or personality Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for providing dementia care?

To reduce caregiver stress and burnout Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is more closely associated with vascular dementia rather than Alzheimer's Disease?

Difficulty with numbers, money, and bills Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is most indicative of the late stage of dementia?

Little capacity for self-care Signup and view all the answers

Why might the progression of mixed dementia be faster than with one type of dementia?

Symptoms of multiple types of dementia overlap and compound each other Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of Lewy Body Dementia?

Delusions or hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT a primary goal in dementia care?

Increase the frequency of emergency room visits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary form of dementia, accounting for more than half of all cases?

Alzheimer's Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered the second most common form of dementia?

Lewy Body Dementia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition listed below is NOT a cause of dementia?

Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the strongest known risk factor for developing dementia?

Age Signup and view all the answers

Which racial/ethnic group is reported to have twice the likelihood of developing dementia compared to whites?

African Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health conditions increases the risk of dementia if not properly treated?

High cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of injury is specifically mentioned as increasing the risk of dementia?

Head injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which disease mentioned is specifically linked to the formation of Lewy bodies contributing to dementia?

Parkinson's Disease Signup and view all the answers