Question

1. jons roommate has noticed that jon often stops in the middle of a task. he will say things like, \i forgot what i was doing\ or \i am not sure what the next step is.\ what stage of dementia is jon likely experiencing?

early stage
middle stage
late stage
end stage

1. which of the following is a priority when caring for a person with dementia?

supporting them to be as independent as safely possible
making sure they remember names for as long as possible
encouraging them to learn new skills and habits
making sure that they do not have any negative behaviors

1. what is a common symptom of early stage dementia?

difficulty doing more than one thing at a time
losing the ability to communicate with others
total dependence with activities of daily living (adls)
forgetting the names of loved ones

Explanation:

1. In the early stage of dementia, individuals often experience mild forgetfulness, such as forgetting what they were doing in the middle of a task.
2. Supporting a person with dementia to be as independent as safely possible is a key priority as it respects their dignity and quality of life.
3. Difficulty doing more than one thing at a time (multitasking) is a common early - stage symptom. Losing communication ability, total ADL dependence, and forgetting loved - ones' names are more common in later stages.

Answer:

1. Early stage
2. Supporting them to be as independent as safely possible
3. Difficulty doing more than one thing at a time