Stages of Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
No disability is noted
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Stage 1
2
Q
The person can be in a vegetative state. He/She is usually bedbound and unable to respond verbally or non-verbally to questions or commands
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Stage 7
3
Q
Person cannot function independently
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Stage 5
4
Q
Beginning signs and deficits are noted in this stage
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Stage 3
5
Q
Strengths
- Remains independent in IADL
- Can recognize challenging situations to avoid, in order to minimize manifested deficits
- Can utilize compensation as an adaptive mechanism
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Stage 3
7
Q
Deficits are noted in all IADL
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Stage 4
8
Q
Weaknesses
- Forgets important information for first time in one’s life
- Experiences difficulty completing complex tasks
- Experiences difficulty negotiating directions to new location
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Stage 3
9
Q
Weaknesses
- Demonstrates significant deficits in following 2 steps of a task
- Cannot sequence steps of ADL tasks
- Cannot speak in full sentences
- Becomes incontinent of bowel and bladder
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Stage 6
10
Q
Strengths
- Can still perform simple, repetitive ADL independently
- Can live at home with support
- Can follow simple verbal and demonstrational cues
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Stage 4
10
Q
Weaknesses
- Becomes unable to safely drive an automobile
- Demonstrates poor judgment
- Experiences difficulty with all decision making
- Forgets to take care of hygiene
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Stage 5
11
Q
Strengths
- Can perform ADL and some IADL with correct cues and assistance
- Can respond to encouragement
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Stage 5
12
Q
The person complains about forgetting normal age-related information (locations of objects: keys, wallet, etc)
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Stage 2
13
Q
Weaknesses
- Becomes increasingly forgetful
- Becomes unable to follow and sequence written cues
- Becomes unable to perform familar, challenging activities
- Experiences difficulty in word finding
- Cannot manage at home without assistance
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Stage 4
14
Q
Strengths
- Can perform components of familiar tasks
- Can follow demonstration/hand over hand cues
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Stage 6
