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• What is the main aim of the teaching block in the lecture on dementia?

  To learn about the link between the brain, cognition, and behaviour
• What are the key topics covered in the teaching block on dementia?

  1. Basic neuroanatomy
  2. Influence of genes and environment on mind and behaviour
  3. Cognitive neuroscience of memory and cognition
  4. Neuropsychological assessment illustrated with case studies
• How many lectures are included in the overview of lectures on dementia?

  Four lectures
• What is the first lecture topic in the overview of lectures on dementia?

  Introduction to Alzheimer's disease
• What should students do if they have concerns about the topic of dementia?

  Come and talk to the professor
• What should students consider for the tutorial on dementia care homes?

  • Different strands of Psychology's contributions to understanding dementia
  • How this knowledge can improve the well-being of residents
• What type of examination will be used for assessment in this teaching block?

  Multiple choice examination
• How many answers will each question in the multiple choice examination have?

  Four answers
• What is the title of the scientific paper students should read for Lecture 3?

  Case-study of Iris Murdoch
• What does the paper on Iris Murdoch illustrate?

  How neuropsychology works
• What is Alzheimer's disease classified as?

  A form of dementia
• What characterizes Alzheimer's disease?

  Loss of brain cells with consequent shrinkage of the brain
• What is the average duration of Alzheimer's disease?

  1. 8 years
• Is there currently a cure for Alzheimer's disease?

  No, there is currently no cure
• What percentage of dementia cases does Alzheimer's disease account for?

  Around 60%
• What are some other forms of dementia besides Alzheimer's disease?

  Vascular dementia, focal dementias, and subcortical dementias
• How many people in the UK have some form of dementia?

  About 820,000 people
• What is the biggest risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?

  Age
• How does the risk of having Alzheimer's disease change after the age of 65?

  The risk doubles every 5 years
• What was the trend in the number of birthday cards sent to the Queen on her 100th birthday?

  Increased from < 3,000 in 1952 to > 10,000 in 2022
• Why are there more elderly women with Alzheimer's disease than men?

  Females live longer than males
• What is the annual cost of each Alzheimer's patient to the UK economy?

  Estimated at >£25,000 per year
• What is the total estimated cost of Alzheimer's care per annum in the UK?

  £23 billion
• What is a common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

  Memory loss
• What are some symptoms of moderate dementia?

  Confusion, disorientation, poor judgment, and personality changes
• What are some symptoms of severe dementia?

  Patients forget their own identity and cannot communicate
• What is the Mini-Mental State Examination used for?

  Quick clinical assessment of cognitive function
• What are some aspects of cognition assessed in the Mini-Mental State Examination?

  Orientation, attentional control, and memory
• Why is copying intersecting pentagons hard for people with Alzheimer's disease?

  They may struggle with hand steadiness and understanding instructions
• What changes occur in the brain during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

  Reduced levels of glucose and neurotransmitters
• What imaging technique is used to measure brain metabolism in Alzheimer's patients?

  Positron Emission Tomography (PET imaging)
• What do beta amyloid plaques consist of?

  Short fragments of beta-amyloid protein
• What are the consequences of Alzheimer's disease for health provision and society?

  • Increased healthcare costs
  • Growing number of patients due to aging population
  • Need for more dementia care facilities
  • Emotional and financial burden on families
• What is the focus of the lecture on Alzheimer’s disease?

  An introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and its effects on carers
• What are the consequences of Alzheimer’s disease for health provision and society?

  It impacts health care resources and societal support systems
• What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

  Symptoms vary at different stages of the disease
• How does Alzheimer’s disease affect the brain?

  It leads to changes in metabolism and neuron function
• What imaging technique is used to measure brain metabolism in Alzheimer’s patients?

  Positron Emission Tomography (PET imaging)
• What does PET imaging measure in the brain?

  It measures the use of glucose to indicate neural activity
• What are beta amyloid plaques?

  Short fragments of beta-amyloid protein that accumulate and interfere with neuron function