Understand Key Features Of The Theoretical Models Of Dementia
1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’
The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. ... Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes.
2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia
The cortex includes the hippocampus, which is an area of the brain that helps new memories form. The damage to the brain eventually causes problems with memory, intelligence, judgment, language, and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, in older adults.
3 Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for …show more content…
If someone has a physical disability we alter their environment, such as, providing a lift or a ramp, so that the person can function in a 'normal' way. If we see dementia in a similar way we realise that we need to adapt our care provision to suit their needs not change them and their behaviour to suit the setting
People who have dementia are not aware of requirements for living. They can forget to do the essential things that are vital. Taking medicines, hygiene and even eating are often forgotten. They can get lost or hurt and not understand what is necessary to correct a situation. Turning on the stove or water and forgeting to turn it off, locking doors, crossing streets etc. can be dangerous even deadly. In the same way you would not think as an infant incapable of self care a person with dementia can not be either. Consdering the facts that they cannot act in the manner of a responsible adult makes them disabled
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• Vascular dementia.
3 Outline the risk factors for the most common causes of dementia
High cholesterol levels in the blood, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity are the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke. The risk factors for cardiovascular disease represent risk factors for both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
Ageing
Age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia. Whilst it is possible to develop the condition earlier - at least 1 in 20 people with dementia developed it at age under 65 (see our page on young-onset dementia) - the chances of developing dementia rise significantly as we get older. Above the age of 65, a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia doubles roughly every 5 years. It is estimated that dementia affects one in 14 people over 65 and one in six over 80.
This may be due to factors associated with ageing, such as:
• higher blood pressure
• increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (eg heart disease and stroke)
• changes to nerve cells, DNA and cell structure
• loss of sex hormones after mid-life changes
• the weakening of the body's natural repair
The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. ... Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes.
2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia
The cortex includes the hippocampus, which is an area of the brain that helps new memories form. The damage to the brain eventually causes problems with memory, intelligence, judgment, language, and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of mental decline, or dementia, in older adults.
3 Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for …show more content…
If someone has a physical disability we alter their environment, such as, providing a lift or a ramp, so that the person can function in a 'normal' way. If we see dementia in a similar way we realise that we need to adapt our care provision to suit their needs not change them and their behaviour to suit the setting
People who have dementia are not aware of requirements for living. They can forget to do the essential things that are vital. Taking medicines, hygiene and even eating are often forgotten. They can get lost or hurt and not understand what is necessary to correct a situation. Turning on the stove or water and forgeting to turn it off, locking doors, crossing streets etc. can be dangerous even deadly. In the same way you would not think as an infant incapable of self care a person with dementia can not be either. Consdering the facts that they cannot act in the manner of a responsible adult makes them disabled
Element - 3 Know the most common types of dementia and their …show more content…
• Vascular dementia.
3 Outline the risk factors for the most common causes of dementia
High cholesterol levels in the blood, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity are the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke. The risk factors for cardiovascular disease represent risk factors for both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
Ageing
Age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia. Whilst it is possible to develop the condition earlier - at least 1 in 20 people with dementia developed it at age under 65 (see our page on young-onset dementia) - the chances of developing dementia rise significantly as we get older. Above the age of 65, a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia doubles roughly every 5 years. It is estimated that dementia affects one in 14 people over 65 and one in six over 80.
This may be due to factors associated with ageing, such as:
• higher blood pressure
• increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (eg heart disease and stroke)
• changes to nerve cells, DNA and cell structure
• loss of sex hormones after mid-life changes
• the weakening of the body's natural repair