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What are 2 standards for identifying dementia and memory loss?
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1.competence
2.behavior |
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What is the hallmark of memory loss?
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1/3 of people have personality change in the form of:
1.Impulsive control difficulties 2.Mistrust 3.Disinhibition |
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With regards to memory loss, what is required for hospitalization?
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Dementia alone is NOT enough criteria for psychiatric hospitilization, need physical aggression or hurting oneself to be hospitilized.
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Increased defensiveness, correlates with what?
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Increased memory loss.
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Does a person with dementia have insight into what they are doing?
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NO
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How do people with dementia often deal with their memory loss?
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Coping strategies.
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What can we do as doctors to help caregivers?
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Educate caregivers-->don't personlize patient's behaviors at you
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What are some strategies for caregivers to manage difficult behaviors?
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1.Use meds as a last resource
2.Therapeutic Lying 3.Smile and Nod 4.Use of distraction 5.Removing environmental stimulation |
