Module 4: Neurocognition and aging Flashcards
(41 cards)
Is dementia under the major or minor nerocognitive disorder?
Major
What umbrella is dementia under?
Major neurocognitive disorder
What condition is described below:
Characterize by psychological and behavioral symptoms, as well as acquired deficits in IADLs at more mild stages and increased dependency in all aspects of care as the disease becomes severe.
Dementia
The DSM 5 includes the following as neurocognitive disorders
- Delirium
- Mild neurocognitive disorder (MCI)
- Major neurocognitive disorders (dementia)
What conditions increase peoples chances of MCI?
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Stroke
Do people with MCI experience personality changes?
No
What are some signs of MCI?
- Losing things often
- Forgetting to go to events or appointments -
- Having more trouble coming up with words than other people the same age
True of false:
Movement difficulties and problems with the sense of smell have also been linked to MCI
True
True or false:
Researchers have found that more people with MCI than those without it go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia?
True
True or false:
All people that have MCI develop dementia
False
Name the types of dementia
- Alzheimers
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Vascular dementia
True of false:
1 in 3 seniors die of symptoms related to Alzheimers and other dementia
True
What are the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the OA population?
- Alzheimers
- Parkinsons
What are the least common neurodegenerative diseases in the OA population?
- MS
- Atypical parkinsons (ataxia)
-HD
-ALS
According to the DSM 5, what are the 6 neurocognitive domains?
- Perceptual Motor Function
- Language
- Learning & memory
- Social cognition
- Complex attention
- Executive function
Describe perceptual motor funciton
- Visual perception
- Visu constructional reasoning
- Perceptual motor coordination
Describe language of neurocognition
- Object naming
- Word finding
- Fluency
- Grammar and syntax
- Receptive language
Describe learning and memory of neurocognition
- Free recall
- Cued recall
- Recognition memory
- Semantic and autobiographical long term memory
- Implicit learning -
Describe social cognition of neurocognition
- Recognition of emotions
- Theory of mind
- Insight
Describe complex attention of neuro cognition
- Sustained attention
- Divided attention
- Selective attention
- Processing speed
Describe executive function of neurocognition
- Planning
- Decision making
- Working memory
- Inhibition
- Flexibility
- Responding to feedback
What lobe of the brain is responsible for the following:
- Visual perceptual and visual motor function
Occipital lobe
What lobe of the brain is responsible for the following:
- Learning & Memory
- Language
- Managing emotions
Temporal lobe
What lobe of the brain is responsible for the following:
- Executive functions
- Social cognition
- Complex attention
Frontal lobe
