Distinguish Between Primary Assumption of the Risk and Secondary Assumption

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Essay

Distinguish between primary assumption of the risk and secondary assumption of the risk.

Explain the concept and implications of polypharmacy in elderly patients.

Understand the relationship between strokes, vascular disease, and cognitive impairment.

Distinguish the characteristics and origins of Alzheimer's disease.

Identify reversible conditions that can mimic neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in the elderly.

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Definitions:

Kinship

A social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption that forms an intricate network of relationships within societies.

Porcelain

Extremely fine, hard, white ceramic. Unlike stoneware, porcelain is made from a fine white clay called kaolin mixed with ground petuntse, a type of feldspar. True porcelain is translucent and rings when struck.

Terracotta

A type of earthenware clay used in pottery and sculpture, characterized by its brownish-orange color after firing.

Earthenware

Pottery made of clay that is fired at low temperatures and is slightly porous. Also, clay figurines and statues produced in the same manner.