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The next part of the exam contains the short-answer questions. You can answer them in paragraph/sentence form, or you can use bullet points/numbered lists. Please try to write at least 3-4 sentences for your short answer responses. Many of the questions have multiple parts, so please read them carefully and make sure you answer all parts of the questions.

In the Karefjard (2019) article, we learned about a study using therapy dogs in nursing homes. Discuss one way that people with AD can benefit from interacting with (or having) a pet. 

Why did Florida create the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI)? What do the DCCI task forces do?

List two types of community groups/organizations that can be involved in dementia-friendly communities, and how they can help contribute to the “dementia-friendliness” of their city or town.

We learned that there can be a great deal of symptom overlap between AD and depression. First, (1) list three symptoms that Alzheimer’s disease and depression have in common. Then, (2) describe one way that a clinician could try to distinguish between AD and depression. 

Extra credit (1 point): Type your answer in the box What is the name of the organization that helps people with AD age in place by matching them with a trained service dog?

This refers to a person’s journey through reincarnations, involving multiple deaths and rebirths.

Extra credit (1 point): Type your answer in the box What is a Memory Cafe?

List three strategies that caregivers can try in order to make the process of getting their loved one dressed as easy and stress-free as possible.

Which type of loss is described within the book as often prompting a “developmental push” which is likely to change a person’s outlook on life?