Caring for People with Dementia

Once the cause of dementia is identified and treated, the dementia will go away

• True

• False

A person with dementia is likely to have problems with memory, especially short-term memory.

• True

• False

A person with dementia may act in socially inappropriate ways.

• True

• False

A person with dementia is able to make responsible decisions.

• True

• False

Dementia is a terminal illness.

• True

• False

Routine tasks of daily life, such as bathing, eating and grooming are called

________________ is a temporary state of confusion that can be a symptom of an underlying disorder, such as an infection.

__________ is the permanent and progressive loss of the ability to think and remember, causing by damage to the brain tissue.

Which stage of Dementia:

The person's personality may change, and he or she may begin to behave differently, often in challenging ways.

• Early Stage

• Middle Stage

• Late Stage

Which stage of Dementia:

The person becomes totally incontinent of urine and feces.

• Early Stage

• Middle Stage

• Late Stage