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Question 1

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is distinct from Alzheimer's in that it primarily affects:

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Behavior, personality, and language before memory

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Short-term memory first

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Motor skills and balance early in the disease

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Vision and spatial processing

Question 2

What is a 'wandering alert system' used for in memory care settings?

Accepted Answer

Detecting and alerting when a memory-impaired resident attempts to leave the facility unsafely

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Notifying staff of medication schedules

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Monitoring sleep patterns of residents

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Alerting family members to visit schedules

Question 3

Which stage of Alzheimer's disease is characterized by significant memory loss, confusion about time and place, and the need for help with ADLs?

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Moderate (middle) stage

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Mild (early) stage

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Severe (late) stage

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Pre-clinical stage

Question 4

What is 'reminiscence therapy' and how is it used in memory care?

Accepted Answer

Using life history, music, and photos to stimulate memories and improve wellbeing

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Helping residents forget traumatic memories

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A drug therapy to enhance memory recall

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A therapy focused on future planning

Question 5

What is a key environmental design principle for memory care units?

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Safe wandering paths, reduced stimulation, and clear visual cues

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Open floor plans with minimal walls

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Bright flashing lighting for stimulation

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Shared open dormitory sleeping arrangements

Question 6

Caregiver burnout in families caring for someone with dementia is best addressed by:

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Providing respite care, support groups, and psychoeducation for caregivers

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Encouraging the caregiver to care for the patient full time without breaks

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Recommending immediate nursing home placement

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Prescribing antidepressants to the caregiver