The Range of causes of dementia There are many diseases that result in dementia. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease; vascular dementia; Pick’s disease; dementia with Lewy bodies (Fronto-Temporal); Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD); Huntington’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia. The term ’dementia’ describes a set of symptoms‚ which can include memory loss‚ changes in mood and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur
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Ashley Jones SCI/220 University of Phoenix June 1‚ 2015 Nutritional Needs Ad The fetal origins hypothesis proposes that certain genes in the fetus may or may not be “turned on” depending on the environment that the mother is exposed to while pregnant (Hampton‚ 2004). Healthy embryo and fetal development is highly dependent upon the growth rate and the complexity of the easiness of how deficit any nutrients needed during the stages of development could affect the delicate
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Agitation is often seen in elderly with dementia and it can also be improved with the use of music therapy. Mathews found that there were “...mood-shifting effects; enhancement of cognitive function; reduction in agitation‚ anxiety‚ or wandering; the improvement in response to family and staff; and improvement in coordination and motor function” (Mathews). Elderly who deal with dementia often have agitation due to the loss of control they have over their minds and their lives. As a result‚ they tend
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1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Learner answer 1 dementia is not a disease or illness its an overall term which describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memories or a persons other mental abilities which in turn can reduce a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. 2a Incorporating your assessment pack and using the diagram as a guide‚ describe the key functions of the brain that can be affected by dementia. a) Name area 1 of the brain and its key function
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Department of Education Region V I- Western Visayas Division of Capiz District of Sapian SAPIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sapian‚ Capiz NUTRITIONAL STATUS REPORT S.Y. 2011-2012 GRADE II- MANGO Date of Weighing: Name of Pupils | Birthday | Age as of date of weighing | Weight(in Kgs) | Height(in meters) | Body Mass Index | NS | 1.Abayon‚ Noel Jr. D. | 03-13-01 | | | | | | 2.Alesna‚ Jerold G. | 06-06-03 | | | | | | 3.Aringo‚ John Paul O. | 09-08-03 | | | | | | 4. Banhao
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suffers with dementia and is cared for in her home. I will describe the range of needs of the older person and my understanding and application of concept associated with caring for an older person with Dementia. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe various conditions which cause brain cells to die‚ leading to the progressive deterioration in memory and the ability to carry out everyday activities such as washing‚ dressing‚ eating‚ and completing complex tasks. Dementia may also affect
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As dementia progresses communication can be affected. Communication can be verbal‚ non-verbal including facial expressions or body language. Dementia affects the brain in different ways‚ causing disruption to the individual’s ability to communicate‚ each person is affected differently by dementia although the signs and symptoms of the disease are apparent. In the early stages of dementia it may be that the individual cannot think of the words they are wanting to use‚ losing their train of thought
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New Leaf Bakeshop Bread and Pastries Bonachita‚ Kimberly Viem L. Illana‚ Renalyn Abejero‚ Lylaine Zamora‚ Jeril Vinson Researcher‚ Analysis of Consumer Behavior based on the household structure Analysis of Consumer Behavior based on the income Leader‚ Conclusion Analysis of Consumer Behavior based on the culture Analysis of Consumer Behavior based on the group Submitted on: February 24‚ 2015 Table of contents I. INTRODUCTION A. Company Background/History B. Vision-Mission
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Nutrition Assessment Unit 4 Assignment Kaplan University Tasha Howard Professor Wunderly August 26‚ 2013 During a nutritional assessment‚ the client’s height‚ weight‚ age‚ sex‚ and physical activity level are gathered and used in determining the body mass index (BMI) and daily caloric intake requirements of micro- and macronutrients. The following formula‚ from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ was used to determine Josephine’s body mass index (BMI) using her current height
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that I consume every day comes from would be “where does this come from?” As a frequent question that I continuously asked myself when I looked the food labels. When I would look at the package‚ I would run through a pre-thought-out checklist‚ “Nutritional facts? Check. Questionable ingredients that could potentially be harmful to us? Check. Origin of product? Distributed by company ‘so-and-so’ in ‘United States city.’” That was all the information the label gave me in regards to the origin
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