Adult Language and Cognitive Disorders Flashcards

Which type of dementia is the most common and is associated with amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

Answer: Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common dementia, characterized pathologically by amyloid-beta plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles.

Which communication characteristic is most prominent in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Answer: Word finding difficulty and topic maintenance problems

Early Alzheimer's disease typically presents with anomia and difficulty maintaining conversational topics due to memory and semantic deficits.

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) primarily affects which cognitive-behavioral domains first?

Answer: Behavior, personality, and language

FTD predominantly affects the frontal and temporal lobes, causing early changes in behavior, personality, and language.

Which SLP role in dementia care involves training care partners to use strategies that enhance communication?

Answer: Care partner coaching and education

SLPs train care partners in communication strategies such as simplified language, visual cues, and validation to optimize interactions with individuals with dementia.

Spaced retrieval training (SRT) is an evidence-based technique used with dementia patients to:

Answer: Teach and maintain functional information through graduated practice intervals

SRT uses progressively longer intervals between retrieval attempts to help individuals with dementia learn and retain functional information.

Which approach uses personally relevant materials and life history to support communication and quality of life in individuals with dementia?

Answer: Reminiscence therapy

Reminiscence therapy uses personally meaningful memories, photographs, and life history materials to engage individuals with dementia and support communication.