CSS Memory Care & Cognitive Decline Flashcards
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What does 'capacity' mean in the context of a senior's healthcare decisions?
Answer: The ability to understand information, appreciate consequences, reason, and communicate a choice
Decision-making capacity requires that a person can understand relevant information, appreciate how it applies to their situation, reason about options, and communicate a stable choice.
Which brain protein accumulations are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease pathology?
Answer: Amyloid-beta plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles
Alzheimer's disease is defined pathologically by amyloid-beta plaques outside neurons and tau-protein neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons.
What is 'delirium' and how does it differ from dementia in older adults?
Answer: Delirium is an acute, reversible state of confusion with sudden onset; dementia is a chronic progressive decline
Delirium is characterized by acute onset, fluctuating attention, and altered consciousness that is often reversible, while dementia involves gradual irreversible cognitive decline.
Which of the following is a risk factor for delirium in hospitalized older adults?
Answer: Use of physical restraints and sleep deprivation
Physical restraints, sleep deprivation, urinary catheters, and immobility are major modifiable risk factors for hospital-acquired delirium in older patients.
What is the goal of a structured activity program in memory care?
Answer: Maintaining functional abilities, self-esteem, and engagement through meaningful activities matched to cognitive level
Structured activity programs in memory care aim to preserve remaining abilities, support identity and dignity, reduce behavioral symptoms, and provide purposeful engagement.
What is the significance of a 'life story book' in dementia care?
Answer: A personalized record of a resident's history used to guide person-centered care and communication
A life story book documents a resident's personal history, relationships, preferences, and significant experiences to help staff deliver individualized, dignified care.