Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. » Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of progressive dementia related to buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein that damages brain cells. Early symptoms include hallucinations and sleep problems. » Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders.

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ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA RESIDENTS

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA RESIDENTS Activity Ideas There are many different stages that a person with Alzheimer's and Dementia will go through. It is ... Exercise will aide in helping a person to sleep. A stroll in the wheelchair is great exercise, if the person is …

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LEWY BODY DEMENTIA - National Institutes of Health

dementia, cognitive symptoms develop more than a year after the onset of movement problems. Not-so-sweet dreams In his mid-60s, Bruce started having mild confusion and vivid dreams in which he thrashed around and even fell out of bed . His neurologist diagnosed REM sleep behavior disorder and mild cognitive changes . Two years later, Bruce’s

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4 Dementia Stages, Signs & Symptoms

Changes in sleep and appetite. High levels of passivity, agitation, and egocentrism Non-responsiveness. No awareness of others. Increased difficulty ... exercise, type of dementia, other health conditions, medications, education, and staying socially active. Depression and anxiety

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This is me - Alzheimer's Society - United Against Dementia

A person who has dementia, delirium or other communication difficulties can find changes, like moving to an unfamiliar place or meeting new people ... Things that help me sleep My personal care How I take my medication My eating and drinking Other (See the notes on page 4 for ideas about the kind of information to include)

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Coding of Seizures and Epilepsy - Centers for Disease ...

• Sleep disorders –Sleep apnea, REM behavior disorder • Neurologic – tics, myoclonus, frontotemporal dementia • Psychologic – panic attacks, autistic behaviors, etc. Non-Epileptic Seizures III • We propose to add the index terms under Seizures – Non-epileptic – 780.39

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GERIATRIC FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

dementia) who: • Are age 80 years or above • Are undergoing elective surgery • Have recently been discharged from the hospital • Undergo unexplained decline in functional status • Have unexplained sleep difficulties or behavioral disturbances • Have poor adherence with medical or behavioral regimens

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ICF Checklist revSep2003 - WHO

b117 Intellectual ( incl. Retardation, dementia) b130 Energy and drive functions b134 Sleep b140 Attention b144 Memory b152 Emotional functions b156 Perceptual functions b164 Higher level cognitive functions b167 Language b2. SENSORY FUNCTIONS AND PAIN b210 Seeing b230 Hearing b235 Vestibular (incl. Balance functions) b280 Pain b3. VOICE AND ...

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Statistical - Postpartum

dementia, dipsomania, and epilepsy. In 1917 the Census Bureau, ... sleep disturbance, psychomotor agitation or retardation, decreased energy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating or thinking, and thoughts of death or suicide or suicidal attempts.

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Medical Referral Form

Loss of Consciousness Uncontrollable Diabetes Dementia/Memory Deficits . Psychiatric Disturbance Drug/Alcohol Addiction Severe Visual Deficit . Sleep Disorder Other . Please explain each area that was marked: Please indicate how you know this individual (friend, family member, patient, etc.):_____

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Mall Walking: A Program Resource Guide

weight, improving sleep, and for older adults, maintaining their independence, reducing their risk of falls, and delaying the onset of cognitive decline and dementia (Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, 2008). To gain health beneits, national guidelines recommend that adults, including older adults,

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Intro to Dementia slide handouts - Florida

6/9/2010 1 Vascular Dementia • Accounts for about 20% of dementia • Can come from a series of strokes in large and small vessels. (anoxia) • Prevention is the key:

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Life Plan for the Life Span

nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and regular physical activity. • See your health-care provider for recommended preventive health services. • Develop skills to manage stress and regulate your emotional health. • Educate yourself about health, self-care, and • •

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NTG-EDSD - aadmd.org

NTG-EDSD - page 3 [Check column option as appropriate] Always been the case but worse New symptom in past year Does not apply (19)Activities of Daily Living Needs help …