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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?

Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of neuropsychological assessment. 

The position for a lumbar laminectomy would be _____.

The acronym LASER represents _____.