Caring for Memory Loss Patients

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Caring for Memory Loss Patients Christina Spivey PSY-358: Adult Development and Aging Dr. Sara Boz December 3, 2023 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Agenda • Three alterations in cognition taking place in different brain regions • Three interventions and treatments based on evidence • Typical difficulties experienced by caregivers • Four to six community resources that aid the patient and the caregiver, each with a description and an easy-to-use link. Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 2 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Changes to the Brain: Caring for Memory Loss Patients Chemical Change: When learning something new, there is a chemical shift in the beginning. Chemical changes have the greatest impact on short-term memory and the capacity to improve motor abilities . Change in structure: Changes in neuronal connections can cause changes in the structure of the brain. This kind of change requires more effort and time. To increase motor skills, one needs to practice purposeful repetition and have long-term memory. Functional change: Our understanding of how our brains work changes as entire brain networks undergo change. These natural circuits become more efficient overall and more receptive to stimulation when used on an ongoing basis. 2023 3

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Changes to the Brain: Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 4

Symptom s of Dementi a • Loss of memory • Inability to concentrate • It is difficult to complete everyday duties • Having distress keeping up with a discussion • Being indeterminate of the date and the hour • Mood shifts Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 5 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Treatments for Dementia • Occupational therapy • Easier duties • Environmental adjustments Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 6

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Common challenges faced by caregivers: • Objective and Subjective Burden • Social Isolation • Financial Difficulties • Physical Morbidity • Psychological Morbidity Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 7 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Community Resources for people with Dementia: • Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/ • Elder Rights Protection: https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/news %202017-03/Elder_Rights_Safeguards_fo r_the_Most_Vulnerable_Among_Us_1.pdf • Benefits Check Up: https://benefitscheckup.org/ Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 8

Community Resources for Caretakers: • Angel Sense App: https://www.angelsense.com/ • Caregiver Nation: http://www.caregivernation.org/ • Family Caregiver Alliance: https://www.caregiver.org/ • Caregiver Resources & Long-Term Care: https://www.hhs.gov/aging/long-term- care/index.html Caring for Memory Loss Patients 2023 9

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References: Caring for Memory Loss Patients Arvanitakis, Z., Shah, R. C., & Bennett, D. A. (2019). Diagnosis and Management of Dementia: Review. JAMA, 322(16), 1589–1599. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2019.4782 Filatova, E. V., Shadrina, M. I., & Slominsky, P. A. (2021). Major Depression: One Brain, One Disease, One Set of Intertwined Processes. Cells, 10(6), 1283. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061283 Lee, G. E., Kim, J. Y., Jung, J. H., Kang, H. W., & Jung, I. C. (2019). Non-pharmacological interventions for patients with dementia: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 98(38), e17279. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000017279 Sörensen, S., & Conwell, Y. (2011). Issues in dementia caregiving: effects on mental and physical health, intervention strategies, and research needs. The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(6), 491–496. https://doi.org/10.1097/JGP.0b013e31821c0e6e Voss, P., Thomas, M. E., Cisneros-Franco, J. M., & de Villers-Sidani, É. (2017). Dynamic Brains and the Changing Rules of Neuroplasticity: Implications for Learning and Recovery. Frontiers in psychology, 8, 1657. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01657 Warrick, N., Prorok, J. C., & Seitz, D. (2018). Care of community-dwelling older adults with dementia and their caregivers. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 190(26), E794–E799. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.170920 2023 10

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