Mental Health and Aging

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historically, what are some factors that have contributed to population growth?

historically, what are some factors that have contributed to population growth?

industrialization, better healthcare

what is the relationship between age and the prevalence of dementia?

increases exponentially, doubling every 5 years after 65

what causes vascular dementia?

blood flow issues to the brain

what is the relationship between age and the prevalence of non-cognitive disorders?

steady decrease in prevalence over the age of 65

elderly persons are most at risk for developing delirium because_____.

brain changes associated with normal aging can lead to lower amounts of “brain reserve”

the most common cause of delirium is _____.

drug intoxication or withdrawal

the underlying cause related to the development of Parkinson’s Disease is ______.

loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain

true confirmation of the presence of alzheimer’s disease in a person can only be made after _____.

an autopsy after death

which of the following best describes the effects of using antipsychotics to help treat Alzheimer’s disease?

Antipsychotics may increase risk of death and there is no evidence that they improve day-to-day functioning and cognition.

The newest drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease is memantine (trade name Namenda). The drug works by __________.

regulating the activity of the neurotransmitter glutamate

It has been suggested that individuals with vascular dementia are more likely to be diagnosed with mood disorders than those with Alzheimer's disease because __________.

subcortical areas of the brain are more affected