You Are Working with Wally, a 55-Year-Old Who Has Been

question 5

Multiple Choice

You are working with Wally, a 55-year-old who has been working as an accountant for the past 30 years. He was diagnosed with dementia approximately 3 years ago. Although he was able to work initially, his cognitive decline has now made continuing in his position impossible. His family is concerned about how they will support themselves without Wally's income. You recommend that Wally applies for which of the following?

• A) Supplemental Security Income
• B) Social Security Disabled Adult Child
• C) Social Security Disability Income
• D) Medicare

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Amnesia

A condition characterized by a partial or total loss of memory.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition in which an individual is unable to form new memories following a traumatic event or injury, despite being able to recall events that occurred before the incident.

Declarative Memories

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, events, and concepts.