Another part of the brain that is affected by dementia is the hippocampus as this is ha causes the person to suffer with memory loss as two different types of protein build up and damage the nerve cells. 2.3 Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia. Depression, delirium and age related memory loss may be mistaken for dementia as they all have very familiar symptoms that interlink with one another. For example memory loss,
Unit 4222-237 Dementia Awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 – understand what dementia is. 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.
Unit 13 – Dementia Awareness Question 1 – Understand what dementia is 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe a collection of symptoms which may affect an individual’s ability to carry out daily activities, such as washing, dressing, cooking etc. Symptoms may include memory loss, communication issues and difficulties with thinking and problem solving. An individual suffering from dementia could also experience changes in their mood or behaviour. The signs and symptoms of dementia are caused as a result of specific diseases such as Alzheimer’s or a stroke that involve the damaging of brain cells and can affect both older and younger people. 1.2 describe the key functions of the brain that are * affected by dementia The main areas of the brain that are affected by dementia in terms of causing difficulties with their functions are as follows; a.
Unit DEM 201 Dementia awareness Level: 2 Unit DEM 201 Dementia awareness Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is The learner can: 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which is a specific change in the brain, dementia is more of a generic term that can include many conditions and various causes. 2. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia Temporal lobe - responsible for memory, hearing, language, learning and vision.
Stimuli’s are what transfers to the brain. The brain is dependent on neurotransmitters to send signals for one part of the brain to another part. The neurotransmitters are let go or released by nerve cells, which is what helps in carrying out cognitive functioning. When brain cells are damaged
DEM 201: Dementia awareness Learner name: 1. Understand what dementia is. 1.1 – Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’. Answer: Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, which is a specific change in the brain, dementia is more a generic term that can include many conditions and various causes.
NVQ2 unit 4222-256 Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals The complexity of the human brain means that the severity of effects of an injury can vary according to the extent and location of the damage. Brain injury can affect all aspects of personality and behaviour and as humans are all unique there is no way of knowing how an acquired brain injury will affect an individual person. The brain consists of a cerebral cortex containing areas which control different activities. Damage to a particular area can affect that activity. Strokes tend to affect a specific area of the brain, whereas a head injury due to a road accident usually involves more general damage.
UNIT 13 Dementia Awareness 1- Understand what dementia is 1.1 Explain what is meant by th 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 certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and damage caused by a series of small strokes. 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 is unique and will experience dementia in their own way.
UNIT 4222-237 DEMENTIA AWARENESS OUTCOME 1 UNDERSTAND WHAT DEMENTIA IS . 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ The word dementia is used to describe a group of symptoms. Although dementia is commonly thought of as memory loss, the reality is much more complex, and symptoms between the different forms of dementia can vary a great deal. Dementia symptoms can include memory loss, confusion and mood changes. 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia.
Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a word that describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language. This is caused by a specific disease such as a stroke or Alzheimers which damages brain cells and affects people of any age. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia. Produce a diagram of the human brain and identify the key areas of the brain and their function. Using a different colour pen indicate where dementia effects the brain.