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1
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What are the 3 Ds

A

Delirium, dementia, depression

2
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What is delirium

A

Acute confusion caused by a organic factor

3
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What is the onset and duration of delirium

A

Rapid onset and short period of time (hours or days)

4
Q

Causes of delirium

A

Infection, medication, trauma, injuries, dehydration, malnutrition, hypo/hyperglycemia

5
Q

Quick action plan for delirium

A

Give full glass of water and high carb meal, assess for injury and take temp

6
Q

What is dementia

A

Chronic confusion with gradual memory loss and loss of ADLs

7
Q

Is dementia curable

A

No

8
Q

How long does it take for dementia to occur

A

Over many months or years

9
Q

What developes in dementia

A

Neurofibrillary tangles in brain

10
Q

What are some key symptoms of dementia

A

Changes in personality, problem with language/word finding, getting lost

11
Q

Quick action for dementia

A

Do a 3 item recall and or a mini mental exam

12
Q

What is the most common mental health concern in older adults

A

Depression

13
Q

When does depression commonly occur

A

After a major life change (loss of spouse, in chronic pain, etc)

14
Q

What are some signs of depression

A

Losing interest, inability to feel pleasure, loss of interest in eating, lack of energy

15
Q

How many cases of depression are reversed with treatment

A

80%

16
Q

To screen for alcohol use this many servings to ask for

A

6

17
Q

Quick action for depression

A

Ask if they are and then refer/support with resources

18
Q

What is the most common type of dementia

A

Alzheimer’s

19
Q

What type of food is good for dementia

A

Heart smart is brain smart

20
Q

Ages for Alzheimer’s

A

40-90