Dementia Awareness Dementia is not a disease in its own rights and it is not a part of the normal aging process. It is a progressive condition which means it will gradually become worse. This is because when dealing with dementia brain cells will begin to die and as these brain cells cannot usually be replaced the cells die and the brain begins to shrink. It is a common illness and affects around 820,000 people just in the UK alone. Most people who suffer with it are over 65 but there are 150,000 people under 65 who also suffer with it.
memory, judgement and movement. When brain cells in one of these regions are damaged and cannot communicate normally, then thinking, behaviour and feelings can become affected. The causes of dementia depends on the age at which symptoms begin. Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia. About 75% of people who are diagnosed with dementia will have either Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia, or a combination of the two.
Psychology 10 February 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time and affects memory, thinking, & behavior. People that are older, have a close relative with AD, or certain genes like APOE epsilon4 allele are more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease . Some other factors that may increase your risk are being a female, have a history of high blood pressure, and history of head trauma. There are two known types of Alzheimer’s disease- early onset and late onset. Early onset appears before the age of 60 and is less common than late onset but gets worse quicker.
Retrograde amnesia is defined as the loss of memory from the point of injury backwards. For example, a victim of an accident resulting in head injury may not be able to recall the accident, and even worse, they may not be able to remember what happened several days before the accident. Those who suffer from retrograde amnesia usually have trouble remembering events that happened closer to the time of the injury. In the most severe cases, some victims may even forget who they are. Generally, this type of amnesia is temporary, and gradually restoration of memory is very common.
Alzheimer’s (AD) is a brain disease in which the brain begins to deteriorate. There are no direct causes of this disease but there are many factors that impact it. One is more likely to develop this disease if they contain a certain allele called the APOE epsilon4 allele. Risks are increased if one is older, female, has history of high blood pressure and head trauma, and has relatives with the disease. There are two types of AD, early onset and late onset.
Dementia is the term used to describe the condition which results in brain cells dying more quickly than the normal aging process, therefore commonly causing memory loss and a decline in the individuals mental and physical abilities. A build up of abnormal proteins on the brain is the most common cause however other heath factors can contribute to whether an individual is likely to be affected by dementia. Depending on the type of dementia the symptoms can differ. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, this currently affects 62% of people diagnosed with dementia. Alzheimer's is caused by a gradual loss of brain cells.
There are some other factors Cause changes in individual condition with similar symptoms of dementia, like depression, confusional state due to an infection (UTI/chest infections), sensory changes due to age related degeneration, reduced metabolism cause poor appetite, Osteoporosis and fear of falling. Abilities of an individual with dementia may fluctuate because of the changes to physical environment (moving home, starting at a day centre) changes to a social environment (changes in carers, loss of family or friends and social isolation, Bereavement) changes to the emotional environment ( Cares become stressed, experience of abuse) Personal changes ( changes in treatment, changes in medication) Changes in physical condition ( bacteria or viral
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA Signs and symptoms of dementia Dementia is a collection of symptoms including memory loss personality change, and impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal activates and relationships. They can have behavioural , hallucinations, cant judge thins properly resulting from debase or trauma to the brain.. Some people might think that dementia is due too old age were in fact its not as when we get older are thinking slows down . Dementia can happen at any age some children can have dementia , dementia is not a specific disease ,there is Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia , accounting for two- thirds of all diagnosed cases. if your dementia symptoms
It is important to encourage to maintain independence. Know the most common types of dementia and their causes. 3.1) The most common causes of dementia are neurodegenerative disease where the brain cells die more quickly than normal which leads to a decline in the persons mental and physical abilities. Dementia can be caused by strokes, brain damage, old age, or it can be hereditary. 3.2) Symptoms of Alzheimer’s; Becoming more confused and forgetful, Mood swings, Becoming withdrawn due to loss of confidence, Having difficulty completing every
NFCE Level 3 Preparing to work in Adult Social Care Unit 13 understand the process and experience of dementia 1.1 Dementia is not a specific disease. It's 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 person's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia which occurs after a stroke is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies.