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Declarative Memory

Prognosis

  • complete recovery
  • partial recovery with

compensatory aids

  • with progressive, degenerative conditions

such as Alzheimer's , the prognosis is total loss

and eventually death

What can cause declarative

memory loss?

  • head trauma
  • degenerative disorders such

as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

  • alcohol abuse
  • stress
  • depression

Quiz Me!

Learning Objectives

OT Interventions

Which of the following

is an example of episodic

memory?

A: the memory of how to

swim

B: knowing that 2+2=4

C: the memory of seeing fireworks on July 4th

  • know what declarative memory is
  • identify potential causes of declarative memory deficits
  • accurately assess declarative memory deficits
  • implement effective OT interventions
  • demonstrate knowledge after this presentation

Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?

A: knowledge of how to use a pencil

B: memory of how to lace shoes

C: knowledge that a dog is an animal

What is declarative memory?

A: skills memory

B: the memory of facts, data and events

C: the memory of how to ride a bike

  • Role modeling or demonstration
  • Use visual cues (like words or pictures)
  • Use a date planner to keep

track of events

  • Make signs as reminders
  • Setting out objects (such as clothing) to sequence daily activities
  • Create a budget plan using real money and envelopes
  • Educate family or caregivers on expectations

Definitions:

Assessments

Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test

Rey Complex Figure

Contextual Memory Test

Subjective Memory Questionaire

  • declarative memory is a form of long-term memory that can be consciously recalled and verbally expressed
  • episodic memory is recall of personal past experiences
  • semantic memory is recall of general factual information

References:

Dvorak, L., & Mansfield, P (2013) .Essentials of Neuroanatomy for Rehabilitation. Upper Saddle River, NJ:Pearson Education, Inc.

Early, M. B. (2013). Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Papadopoulos, R. (2014, April 8). Seeing is Believing! Visual Referencing and Memory [web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.discoveriesintherapy.com/occupational-therapist/brainwaves-issue-20-seeing-is-believing-visual-referencing-and-memory/

Williams, Y. (2013-2014). Declarative Memory: Definitions, Examples & Quiz. Retrieved from http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/declarative-memory-definition-examples-quiz.html#lesson

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