Alzheimer's & Dementia

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Across
  1. 3. often affected before other areas of the brain in persons with Alzheimer's disease
  2. 6. loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities
  3. 8. often join support groups for encouragement and advice
  4. 10. persons with Alzheimer's may have _____________ so they cannot tell what is safe or dangerous
  5. 12. permanent form of dementia causing brain cells to be destroyed, brain to shrink, and nerve cells to die
  6. 14. state of being disoriented to person, time, place, situation, or identity
  7. 16. showing a person their feelings and needs are fair and have meaning
  8. 17. sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function
  9. 18. when caring for Alzheimer's patients always treat with respect and ________
  10. 19. when a person acts as if there is a disaster or tragedy and may scream, cry, be agitated or combative it is this kind of reaction
  11. 20. a false belief
Down
  1. 1. proteins that build up in the spaces between nerve cells
  2. 2. persons with Alzheimer's may be prone to getting lost and ______
  3. 4. following a set _______ may be helpful when providing care to Alzheimer's patients
  4. 5. having signs and symptoms of dementia but no changes in the brain
  5. 7. many Alzheimer's units are locked to reduce the risk of this
  6. 9. providing a _____ environment is critical when caring for Alzheimer's patients
  7. 11. things seen, heard, smelled, or felt that are not real
  8. 13. delusions or suspicions about a person or situation
  9. 15. when signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's increase during hours of darkness