DEMENTIA AWARNESS 1.Understand what dementia is 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ’dementia’ A syndrome due to disease of the brain‚ usually of a chronic progressive nature in which there are multiple disturbances of higher cognitive function. These include impairment of memory‚ thinking and orientation‚ learning ability‚ language and judgement. 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia The key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia are the temporal
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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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Module 6. Depression/Delirium/Dementia Mary Shelkey‚ RN‚ PhD Editor: Conchita Rader‚ MA‚ RN Staff Development Partners Edition Instructor Guide EXPECTED STAFF (Cognitive) COMPETENCIES 1. Describe the prevalence of depression in older adults. 2. Use an assessment instrument for depression in older adults (see Module 5. Cognitive / Mental Status Assessment of Older Adults) 3. Discuss symptoms and treatment strategies for depression
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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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if they weren’t confident enough to speak out‚ or to accompany them to any hearing or appointment. However if the person is mentally impaired‚ you would have to get their signed permission to speak and act on their behalf before any health or social care workers would listen to you because of issues of confidentiality‚ you either have to be next of kin‚ or obtain powers of attorney or guardianship. How identity‚ self-image and self-esteem are linked is that self-esteem is how much you value yourself
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activity. These folks with dementia‚ much be so frustrated with things going on in their life‚ in which they can’t control. I think of an example of‚ a patient attempting to tell a story‚ but just can’t get the right words to come out or remember all of the details of the story. This has to be a very frusturating event in their life. The hard part is‚ that if the individual has dementia‚ it occurs throughout their entire day. I imagine at one point the person with dementia just gives up and stops trying
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| |533 |1.1 |There are many causes of dementia. Dementia is caused by changes to the brain; there are different | | | |types of Dementia. Vascular dementia is caused when the brains blood supply is disrupted‚ the brain| | | |does not get enough oxygen and brain cells die off. Lewys Body dementia is caused by lumps of | | | |protein in the brain which interfere with
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UNIT 365 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA 1.UNDERSTAND THE NEUROLOGY OF DEMENTIA 1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss‚ confusion ‚ mood changes‚ and difficulty with day-to -day task. There are many causes of dementia wit Alzhaimer`s the most common. Alzhaimer`s disease-around 500.000 people in the UK have Alzhaimer`s.Scientists know that during Alzhaimer`s two abnormal proteins build
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years old is admitted to a long term care centre of older adults due to his physical and psychological difficulties after death of his wife . After six months of his wife’s death ‚he visited his GP and diagnosed depression and referred to a geriatrician .Also‚ John was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis on prescribed medications. The aim of this case study is to explain and discuss the major nursing care of a 85 year old man who has recently
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Unit 33 Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia Understand the neurology of dementia 1.1 Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of diseases that affect memory‚ behaviour and motor skills. The causes vary depending on the disease but largely the presence of “plaques” and “tangles” on the neurons of the brain is found in people with Alzheimer’s. Plaques are protein that the body no longer breaks down and allows to build up; these get between the neurons and disrupt the message transmission
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