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Describe 3 neurobiological changes that occur with normal aging.
Describe 3 neurobiological changes that occur with normal aging.
Decreased weight of the brain Decreased volume Shrinking of large neurons
With normal aging, we see a decline in ___ systems and impaired ___ ability.
With normal aging, we see a decline in ___ systems and impaired ___ ability.
Sensory, motor
Impaired motor ability is common with normal aging. We see decreases in several areas. Please describe.
Impaired motor ability is common with normal aging. We see decreases in several areas. Please describe.
Decreased speed Decreased strength Decreased agility
With normal aging, we see a decrease in sensory systems, including decreased ___, ___, , ___ ,
With normal aging, we see a decrease in sensory systems, including decreased ___, ___, , ___ ,
What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?
What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?
Vocabulary grows as you age.
Vocabulary grows as you age.
With normal aging, crystallized intelligence remains the same, but fluid intelligence (reasoning, problem-solving) decreases in speed.
With normal aging, crystallized intelligence remains the same, but fluid intelligence (reasoning, problem-solving) decreases in speed.
Some researchers believe that language function remains relatively good with normal aging.
Some researchers believe that language function remains relatively good with normal aging.
What are some strengths of the elderly?
What are some strengths of the elderly?
The two most implicated factors in changes in performance in the aging individual are
The two most implicated factors in changes in performance in the aging individual are
What is the most commonly affected neuropsychological domain in dementia?
What is the most commonly affected neuropsychological domain in dementia?
Typically, a clinical diagnosis of dementia indicating the confirmed presence of a neurodegenerative disease process is made right after the first appearance of symptoms.
Typically, a clinical diagnosis of dementia indicating the confirmed presence of a neurodegenerative disease process is made right after the first appearance of symptoms.
Name the preclinical condition that may suggest a person is at risk for developing dementia.
Name the preclinical condition that may suggest a person is at risk for developing dementia.
What are the 3 diagnostic criteria for MCI?
What are the 3 diagnostic criteria for MCI?
Name and describe the 2 types of MCI.
Name and describe the 2 types of MCI.
Dementia-like symptoms may be reversible and occur in the absence of any degenerative brain disease. Name 3 causes of dementia-like symptoms that may be reversed.
Dementia-like symptoms may be reversible and occur in the absence of any degenerative brain disease. Name 3 causes of dementia-like symptoms that may be reversed.
Alzheimer’s disease is the single most common cause of dementia, affecting men more than women.
Alzheimer’s disease is the single most common cause of dementia, affecting men more than women.
Name 3 modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Name 3 modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Name 3 non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Name 3 non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Semantic memory is typically spared in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Semantic memory is typically spared in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
What type is considered the second most common cause of dementia? What causes this type of dementia?
What type is considered the second most common cause of dementia? What causes this type of dementia?
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) accounts for 10% of dementia cases. What is it characterized by (neuropathology)?
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) accounts for 10% of dementia cases. What is it characterized by (neuropathology)?
What are 3 risk factors for vascular dementia?
What are 3 risk factors for vascular dementia?
Persistent / complex visual hallucinations or other sensory hallucinations, visuospatial impairment, sleep disturbance, fluctuating attention and vigilance, gait imbalances or Parkinsonian movement features, reduced speech rate / fluency, and executive function impairments are symptoms of what dementia?
Persistent / complex visual hallucinations or other sensory hallucinations, visuospatial impairment, sleep disturbance, fluctuating attention and vigilance, gait imbalances or Parkinsonian movement features, reduced speech rate / fluency, and executive function impairments are symptoms of what dementia?
Lewy bodies are abnormal clumps of a neuronal protein.
Lewy bodies are abnormal clumps of a neuronal protein.
There are many screening and standardized testing options for assessing dementia. What are some other options for assessment?
There are many screening and standardized testing options for assessing dementia. What are some other options for assessment?
What is the difference between direct and indirect interventions?
What is the difference between direct and indirect interventions?
One of the best-validated strategies for maximizing verbal communication and retention of personal biographical information is the use of ___ ___.
One of the best-validated strategies for maximizing verbal communication and retention of personal biographical information is the use of ___ ___.
This is an evidence based shaping paradigm for facilitating recall of information or procedures.
This is an evidence based shaping paradigm for facilitating recall of information or procedures.
Name 3 reasons why the Reading Roundtable is successful.
Name 3 reasons why the Reading Roundtable is successful.
