How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual person and what type of dementia they have. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way. It is often the case that the person's family and friends are more concerned about the symptoms than the person may be themselves. The key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSqaJFcU1RFX2EAxx7ilgPvdh41FXE_QRBdQBTl5vSTfsKHwHSzQ Temporal lobe = responsible foe vision, memory, language, hearing, learning Disturbance in function of the temporal lobe may be caused by ischaemic or haemorrhagic damage, as with a cerebrovascular event (CVE).
Dementia is generally not diagnosed after the individual’s first GP appointment. However health care staff should consider making a referral to NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) when the individual is showing any signs of mild cognitive impairment for an assessment. 3.3 Describe how myths and stereotypes related to dementia may affect the individual and their
1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases and conditions. Symptoms are progressive and degenerative and as more brain cell get damaged or die, a gradual loss of memory and decline in other intellectual functions which affects a person’s ability to remember, make rational judgments or communicate and is serious enough to interfere with performing the tasks of daily life. There are many different types of dementia, both inherited and non-inherited forms, with Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular dementia the most commonly diagnosed type. Dementia can occur to anyone at any age from damage to the cardiovascular system or a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, although it is most commonly associated with aging.
Unit 4223-316; Understand the process and experience of dementia. Outcome 1 1) A range of causes of dementia syndrome are; •Alzheimer's Disease •Most Common •Nerve cells dying in certain areas of the brain •Vascular Dementia •One or more major strokes or lots of small strokes •Deprivation of oxygenated blood •Fronto-temporal dementia •Changes in personality •Affects younger people, particularly men and very rare. 2)The types of memory impairment commonly experience by individuals with dementia are; •Difficulty remembering things that happened a short while ago but the same person may remember things that happened many years ago •Loss of basic skills, cleaning washing shopping •Forgetting where they live •Becoming unaware of their surroundings •An inability to have and show empathy •Forgetting their disabilities 3)How the brain works is that the left side of the brain analyses information collected from the right side and it enable you to expand on what you see, you are then able to say ‘I know that dog, it belongs to my neighbour’. Whereas the right side is responsible for putting information together. For example: If you see a dog the information comes from your eyes to the right side of your brain.
She speculated that inflammation that occurs when a person is depressed may be a factor for dementia.Many certain proteins found in brain of a peron who is depressed may increase the risk of dementia.It is very important to remember that risk factor is something that put you on risk. Its increasing your chances to develop illness but it doesn’t mean that you will develop dementia as many people with depression never get dementia. A new sudy was published in July 2014 in the same journal give us more light on the problem. The report says that depression is a risk factor for dementia and people who have symptoms of depression have problems with clear thinking and memory. This study shows there is link between dementia and depression but doesn't exactly says if there is prove cause -and -effect relationship between them both.
B – DEM 301 - Understand the process and experience of dementia As part of my role I am responsible for the procurement and contracting of services for Older People. The types of services that are procured can be varied and wide ranging. Understand the neurology of dementia 1.1 There are a wide range of causes of Dementia. Dementia may be brought on by one particular cause or sometimes a combination of conditions. Dementia is basically damage in the brain where there is a build-up of abnormal proteins which causes a decline in mental ability.
This is why, most home health programs have standard health protocols, plans of care, interventions and routine evaluation measures to assist people suffering from moderate and severe dementia of late onset. But early onset Alzheimer’s disease affects people who are most likely young, employed, physically robust, sexually active and who have different leisure interests than their elder peers. Chaston D. (2010) suggests that: “numerous barriers continue to prevent younger adults with dementia accessing support and services. Their voices are not heard and their needs overlooked, often because nurses and other health professionals fail to recognise that dementia exists in this age group.” So, to make sure young individuals affected by dementia get the home care they need, “Care for memories initiative’s” focus is to create a comprehensive home care program for families whose first degree relative has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Within this program, where the expertise of various professionals will be required, people suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease will be followed up regularly and according to their needs.
1. Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is my first topic because I have family members whom were diagnosed with the disease, and it seems to run in the family. I would love to get a better understanding of the disease being that my grandmother on my father side has also been diagnosed with the disease. I would love to get an understanding how it is formed and what causes this terrible life changing disease. This disease has changed many lives and has had major impacts on the people being diagnosed with the disease.
Catherine scullion Unit Understand the process and experience of dementia. 1.1, Dementia caused by a combination of conditions, sometimes called mixed dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease, Its a an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a persons ability to perform every day tasks activities. Alzheimers disease accounts for 60/80% of cases. Vascular dementia which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia, but there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies.
To help prevent these challenges from becoming overwhelming patients need to feel they still have a purpose in life. Help can be given in the form of inclusion by not allowing them to isolate themselves from others, and keeping them active and engaged with what has always been their interest. The psychosocial impact from the perspective of the patient, who is initially diagnosed with this devastating disease, is that of being a burden to their loved ones. They have come to the realization that they cannot live the rest of their lives without assistance from a loved one and may eventually end up living in the confines of a nursing home. For most, that is something that is extremely difficult to come to grips