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Dementia

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TermDefinition
Dementia permanent and progressive lost of mental functions
Delirium Temporary state of confusion
Alzheimer's Disease Characterized by permanent and progressive loss of the ability to think and remember
Vascular Dementia loss of function in multiple areas of the brain due to tissue death
Lewy Body Dementia build up of abnormal protein deposits in areas of the brain
Frontotemporal Dementia brain damage to areas of the brain that responsible for personality, behavior and language
Amnesia memory loss
Aphasia Difficulty communication
Agnosia Difficulty recognizing information obtained using the 5 senses
Apraxia Difficulty coordinating the steps needed to complete a task
Perseveration Repetition- a person will do the same thing over and over again
Catastrophic reaction Over reaction to something
Sundowning Worsening of person's behavior in the late afternoon or evening
Validation Therapy Acknowledging the patient's reality
Reminiscence Therapy Encourages patient to remember and share experiences from the past.
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