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The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
symptoms that are caused ... behavior and the ability ... tasks, and brain function ... Types #Subtypes #Classification ... #Geriatrics
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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neuropsychological assessment ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... impaired executive functions ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
To be eligible for hospice beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease must have a FAST Scale of greater
Sub-stage 7a: Ability ... #FAST #Stage #Score ... #Alzheimers #Dementia ... #Functional #Assessment ... Hospice #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... the integrated function ... Examples: - Dementia ... fear of falling, functional ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics