Unit 13 1 Understand what dementia is 1.1 explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a serious loss of global cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person‚ beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. 1.2 describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia Dementia is not a single disease‚ but a non-specific syndrome (i.e.‚ set of signs and symptoms). Affected cognitive areas can be memory‚ attention‚ language‚ and problem solving. temporal lobe
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"We never think how great a gift is to think" (Gaskins). This is a quote that demonstrates the intensity of Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory‚ thinking‚ and behavior. I choose this topic to spread awareness about this cruel and deadly disease. I began my interest in Alzheimer’s about three years ago‚ when I began volunteering for the association. My past involvements in the Alzheimer’s Association began with a service event called "Walk to End
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Alzheimer’s also undergo changes in their behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time‚ becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. This combination of these symptoms is also called dementia. As mentioned above‚ Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease‚ where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its early stages‚ memory loss is mild‚ but with late-stage Alzheimer’s‚ individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment
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premises are being questioned”. Critically reflecting on events we experience will continually add to our understanding and knowledge base. “Reflection makes the practitioner mindful of their practice‚ encouraging analysis and increasing self-awareness in relation to our own skills‚ knowledge and emotions”. Price‚ (2005). There are many different models of reflection available but for the purpose of this assignment I shall be using Gibbs (1988). Gibbs reflective cycle is a simple analytical
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Unit 4222-237 Dementia Awareness (DEM 201) 1.1 – Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ The term dementia describes a set of symptoms which include loss of memory‚ mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by numerous certain diseases. Dementia is progressive‚ which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual person and what type of dementia they have. Each person
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how would life be if you couldn’t remember it? sadly‚ this is the true life story of millions of older adults who suffer with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer is an irreversible cognitive memory loss disease that is currently the leading cause of dementia. The disease is said to be more common on adult in their mid 60’s however early signs of the disease have been identified on individuals has young as 30. Memory loss‚ unpredictable behavior and abnormal language problems are just some of the symptoms
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Cathy Gill Mary Duke English 111 26 February 2013 Dementia a Debilitating Illness Dementia is a complex topic that can be looked at from many different perspectives. There are two main categories of dementia; cortical and subcortical dementia. The focus of this paper will be on cortical dementia. Symptoms of dementia start out slowly and generally progress over time. The number of people with some type of dementia is an estimated 24 million worldwide. (Label) It is one of the world’s fastest
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individuals with dementia. Memory problems are usually the most obvious symptom in people with dementia. For example‚ a person with early stages of dementia might go to the shops and then cannot remember what they wanted. It is also common to misplace objects. As dementia progresses‚ sometimes memory loss for recent events is severe and the person may appear to be living in the past. They may think of themselves as young and not recognise their true age. At first‚ someone with dementia may appear to
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* Outline for “Dear Dementia‚ I Hate You” Small part of the article “quote” “I hate dementia. I loathe it. I detest it. It is a monster that is slowly‚ bit by bit‚ mercilessly devouring the personality and mentality of my father”. Introducing the bias article to the audience Explaining what is dementia (briefly) How the person relates to this sickness Showing the point of view Explaining how the article is bias and to what side * Dementia is a distressing disease caused by the dreadful
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PAYAL SHAH DEM 301 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA WHAT ARE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease – The possible risk factors are increasing age‚ possible genetic link‚ being female and Down’s syndrome. Symptoms: word finding problems‚ forgetting how to do everyday activities‚ confusion‚ forgetting names of people‚ places and appointments ‚ mood swings and withdrawn. Vascular dementia – possible risk factors lifestyle( lack of exercise‚ too much alcohol
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