Concept List for Dementia Guidebook

This document contains 200 concepts organized to support the learning graph for the comprehensive dementia guidebook.

Foundational Concepts (1-30)

1. Dementia
2. Cognitive Health
3. Normal Aging
4. Brain
5. Neurons
6. Neurotransmitters
7. Cerebral Cortex
8. Hippocampus
9. Memory
10. Cognition
11. Neuroplasticity
12. Frontal Lobe
13. Temporal Lobe
14. Parietal Lobe
15. Occipital Lobe
16. Gray Matter
17. White Matter
18. Neurodegeneration
19. Cognitive Reserve
20. Brain Health
21. Executive Function
22. Attention
23. Learning
24. Perception
25. Language
26. Problem Solving
27. Decision Making
28. Information Processing
29. Synapses
30. Neural Networks

Types of Dementia (31-50)

1. Alzheimer's Disease
2. Vascular Dementia
3. Lewy Body Dementia
4. Frontotemporal Dementia
5. Mixed Dementia
6. Amyloid Plaques
7. Neurofibrillary Tangles
8. Tau Protein
9. Beta-Amyloid
10. Alpha-Synuclein
11. Cerebrovascular Disease
12. Mini-Strokes
13. Pick's Disease
14. Corticobasal Degeneration
15. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
16. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
17. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
18. Huntington's Disease
19. Parkinson's Disease Dementia
20. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Signs, Symptoms & Stages (51-75)

1. Memory Loss
2. Confusion
3. Disorientation
4. Language Difficulties
5. Judgment Impairment
6. Visual-Spatial Problems
7. Apraxia
8. Agnosia
9. Aphasia
10. Personality Changes
11. Behavioral Changes
12. Mood Changes
13. Early-Stage Dementia
14. Moderate-Stage Dementia
15. Late-Stage Dementia
16. Mild Cognitive Impairment
17. Sundowning
18. Wandering
19. Agitation
20. Aggression
21. Hallucinations
22. Delusions
23. Repetitive Behaviors
24. Sleep Disturbances
25. Catastrophic Reactions

Diagnosis & Assessment (76-95)

1. Cognitive Assessment
2. Mini-Mental State Exam
3. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
4. Clock Drawing Test
5. Brain Imaging
6. MRI Scan
7. CT Scan
8. PET Scan
9. SPECT Scan
10. Blood Tests
11. Neurological Examination
12. Medical History
13. Differential Diagnosis
14. Delirium
15. Depression
16. Dementia Screening
17. Biomarkers
18. Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
19. Genetic Testing
20. Functional Assessment

Treatment & Therapies (96-115)

1. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
2. Memantine
3. Donepezil
4. Rivastigmine
5. Galantamine
6. Symptom Management
7. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
8. Occupational Therapy
9. Physical Therapy
10. Speech Therapy
11. Music Therapy
12. Art Therapy
13. Reminiscence Therapy
14. Validation Therapy
15. Reality Orientation
16. Sensory Stimulation
17. Pet Therapy
18. Aromatherapy
19. Massage Therapy
20. Clinical Trials

Risk Factors & Prevention (116-130)

1. Age-Related Risk
2. Genetic Factors
3. APOE Gene
4. Family History
5. Cardiovascular Health
6. Hypertension
7. Diabetes
8. Obesity
9. High Cholesterol
10. Physical Exercise
11. Mental Stimulation
12. Social Engagement
13. Mediterranean Diet
14. Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
15. Smoking Cessation

Daily Living & Caregiving (131-150)

1. Activities of Daily Living
2. Personal Hygiene
3. Bathing Assistance
4. Dressing Assistance
5. Feeding Strategies
6. Toileting Support
7. Mobility Assistance
8. Transfer Techniques
9. Sleep Hygiene
10. Daily Routines
11. Meal Planning
12. Nutrition Management
13. Hydration Management
14. Dental Care
15. Grooming
16. Incontinence Management
17. Skin Care
18. Positioning
19. Comfort Measures
20. Dignity Preservation

Communication (151-160)

1. Verbal Communication
2. Non-Verbal Communication
3. Active Listening
4. Simple Language
5. Visual Cues
6. Patience
7. Validation Techniques
8. Redirection
9. Communication Boards
10. Body Language

Safety & Home Modifications (161-170)

1. Fall Prevention
2. Home Safety Assessment
3. Grab Bars
4. Non-Slip Flooring
5. Adequate Lighting
6. Door Locks
7. Stove Safety
8. Medication Management
9. Emergency Preparedness
10. Medical Alert Systems

Legal & Financial Planning (171-180)

1. Power of Attorney
2. Healthcare Proxy
3. Living Will
4. Advance Directives
5. Guardianship
6. Conservatorship
7. Estate Planning
8. Medicaid Planning
9. Medicare Coverage
10. Long-Term Care Insurance

Healthcare Navigation (181-185)

1. Primary Care Physician
2. Neurologist
3. Geriatrician
4. Care Coordination
5. Healthcare Team

Emotional Support (186-190)

1. Grief
2. Anticipatory Grief
3. Caregiver Burden
4. Stress Management
5. Support Groups

Long-Term Care Options (191-195)

1. Home Care Services
2. Adult Day Care
3. Assisted Living
4. Memory Care Units
5. Nursing Homes

Community Resources & Technology (196-200)

1. Alzheimer's Association
2. Area Agency on Aging
3. GPS Tracking Devices
4. Medication Reminders
5. Telehealth