Different Types of Dementia Explained By Laura Luckett | Submitted On April 14‚ 2011 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest The term ’dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected
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Dementia and Memory Loss Expository Essay By: Brett Barker Date: August 9‚ 2009 Dementia and Memory Loss In today’s world‚ there are many people that have been diagnosed with dementia or some sort of memory loss. Types of dementia include‚ but are not limited to‚ Alzheimer’s Disease‚ Lewy Body Dementia‚ Vascular Dementia‚ and Chronic Brain Syndrome. ”www. Alzcombo.com” Although many of us have heard a lot about dementia‚ we really do not understand the disease process. Even though
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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is an umbrella term for two different diagnoses. It is a combination of both Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodys (1). Pathologically it is defined by the presence of alpha synuclein containing Lewy bodies in the brain‚ however their distribution differs from that in Parkinson’s Disease‚ affecting the limbic system and brainstem‚ in contrast to the nigrostriatal and brainstem predominant pattern seen in early Parkinson’s Disease (AA). Clinically‚ the
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community‚ we see a variety of conditions being treated‚ the two most common being Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Both present themselves in similar ways‚ therefore‚ they are often misdiagnosed and not treated correctly. Likewise‚ when most people see an elderly individual with memory issues‚ they automatically assume it’s a result of Alzheimer’s Disease‚ as it is the most common cause of Dementia. The areas that doctors typically analyze in order to differentiate the two conditions are symptoms‚ treatment
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trouble remembering things or having trouble communicating with others they might have dementia. Dementia is a condition that has affected the human brain. When there is damage to the brain and can end up in a head injury or a stroke is when dementia can happen. The most common sign of Dementia is having memory loss. There is a wide range of symptoms when it comes to dementia. Before somebody is considered to have dementia two of the core mental functions must be impaired which are memory‚ communication
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Dementia awareness -CU238P What is dementia? Dementia is a gradual loss of brain functions. The most common form of dementia is caused by Alzheimer’s disease but there are many other forms of dementia including: alcohol related dememtias‚vascular dementia‚ frontotemporal dementias and Lewy body dementia. Key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia. Each case of dementia is different. The area of the brain affected will depend on the type of dementia. Dementia can affect every
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INTRODUCTION COSMETICS What is a cosmetic? The literal meaning of cosmetics as defined by The Oxford English Dictionary is “Having power to adorn‚ embellish or beautify (esp. the complexion)”. What we learn from this definition is that: cosmetics are superficial rather than therapeutic agents. Their work is to beautify‚ promote attractiveness‚ cleanse‚ or alter the appearance without affecting the body’s structure. Cosmetics include a huge range of products such as Lotions Skin creams Face
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CYBER CRIMES - CLASSIFICATIONS THEFT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES The "phone phreakers" of three decades ago set a precedent for what has become a major criminal industry. By gaining access to an organisation’s telephone switchboard (PBX) individuals or criminal organisations can obtain access to dial-in/dial-out circuits and then make their own calls or sell call time to third parties. Offenders may gain access to the switchboard by impersonating a technician‚ by fraudulently obtaining an
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Common Food Safety Issues The five major areas of concern are: 1. The improper cooling of food 2. The lack of use of thermometers 3. Unacceptable food storage procedures 4. Incorrect utilization of sanitizer 5. Insufficient hand washing The problems are addressed in each of the areas summarized below. The Food Safety Checklist item or sections that establish the minimum standard(s) are referenced. Cooling Food • Implement the use of cooling procedures to assure that all leftover
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themselves in the individual’s perspective and understanding how they must feel. It is important that carers have a lot of patience and be a compassionate person. People who suffer with dementia find it challenging to do every day activities; everybody suffers differently as there are different stages of dementia. It is important to treat every individual to their specific needs as some are more able than others. Being friendly and having time to sit down and talk to an individual can mean a lot
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