Assessment of Dementia in the ED Case 1

A 78-year-old lady is brought into the ED by her husband. She has had increasing confusion over the last few weeks. He tells you that prior to this, her memory had been deteriorating for some time. Can you describe the risk factors that may increase her risk of dementia?

See if you can list ten of them here.

Which of the following protect against the risk of developing dementia?

In determining which type of dementia this lady might have, match the characteristic to the dementia subtype?

Select the correct option for each from the drop down menu.

Her husband asks you to explain the cause of his wife’s dementia. Match the pathological features that are most suited to each dementia type?

Select the correct dementia type from the drop down menu.