Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1565 of 1700
In moderate dementia, what can a photo of a person at a younger age do?
- Cause anger so the resident wants to leave
- Start a seizure from the surprise
- Bring back the person's remaining long-term memory
- Stop the resident from wandering for the day
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Correct answer: Bring back the person's remaining long-term memory
Old photos can trigger memories that remain, which helps the resident recognize family and friends.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026