Alzheimer's & Dementia

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