Dementia Issues

Introduction Dementia is an umbrella term used to explain the gradual decline in multiple areas of functions, which includes thinking, perception, communication, memory, languages, reasoning, and the ability to function (Harrison-Dening 2013). Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year. Alzheimer's disease is

Unit 40 - P1 Describe the types of dementia and common signs and symptoms The term ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms which can include loss of memory, mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain conditions and diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. 
Age is the greatest risk factor for dementia. Dementia affects one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in six over the age of 80. However, dementia is not restricted to older people: in the UK, there are over 17,000 people under the age of 65 with dementia, although this figure is likely to be an underestimate.

Dementia does not only impact the people with symptoms and it also disturbs the people who must care for the person. It is estimated that 1.2 million people are involved in the care of people with dementia. It has a financial burden on the Australian economy $4.9 billion in 2009-10. (1)

Protection of Vulnerable People: Older Adults with Dementia Definition of Vulnerable Dementia refers to a syndrome which results in deterioration in thinking, memory, behavior, and ability to execute everyday activities and duties. Despite the fact that the syndrome is mainly associated with the older people, it is not a normal aspect or

Aging mind and memory Customer Inserts His/Her Name Customer Inserts Grade Course Customer Inserts Tutor’s Name Writer Inserts Date Here (7, 12, 2010) Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Objectives 5 Methods 6 Discussion 7 Conclusion 11 Literature review 13 Appendix 17 Bibliography 18 abstract The research aims at determining the affect of dementia on the lives of individuals and how it impacts on their social interactions. The research will also identify the ways in which aging individuals can refrain themselves from falling prey to this disease. It will highlight some important information for caregivers who will better understand this disease and will know how to deal with people who have this disease. As we all

CU238P Dementia Awareness 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’. The term dementia is used to describe an illness that affects the memory. Patients can suffer from forgetfulness, loss of memory and the inability to remember new information. As well as being unable to speak and be understood by others and

This essay will aim to introduce the term dementia including the types, causes, prevalence, young onset and models of care. This essay will continue to address what skill could be implemented to provide person centred care with understanding of health promotion and recovery concepts.

Music therapy in care for dementia Dementia is an extremely common disease among the elderly, with 4 million Americans currently suffering from the Alzheimer’s type alone. Figures show that 3% of people between the ages of 65-74 suffer from the disease, rapidly increasing to 19% for the 75-84 age bracket, and as high as 47% for the over 85s. Therefore, it is easy to see why Dementia is such a large part of many people’s lives, whether they are suffering from the condition themselves, or have an elderly relative who requires full time care just to undertake simple day to day tasks. The disease can be extremely traumatic for the patient and their families, as the person, who may have been extremely lively and bright throughout their

Alzheimer's and Dementia Families are challenged by Dementia in giving care.  Dementia is a disorder that affects memory, cognition, and mood.  The brain is affected many different illnesses, which result in dementia.  Some illness are infections of the CNS (central nervous system), such as meningitis, tertiary syphilis, encephalitis; HIV-related disorders; brain injuries; metabolic problems such as severe anemia; underactive thyroid; vitamin B12 deficiency; drug reactions; chronic alcoholism; and various neurological diseases such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.  APA (American Psychiatric Association) requires one of the following criteria to be diagnose with dementia:  (a) impaired

This approach’s strategy has been accepted to dementia individuals in long-term care settings. Person-centred dementia approach is described as a practical treatment likewise a philosophy of patient’s care. Also known as holistic, individualized, or patient-oriented care. It is concentrated on the whole person—not on the biomedical symptoms of a particular patient’s disorder. Perceiving that dementia affects people in individual ways is essential. Realising that the impact of the disease depends on what kind of dementia the person has.

CHAPTER FIVE CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION. . Implications of policy and practice A number of implications could be made to effectively make demented elderly client benefit from music therapy in reducing agitation. Implement music therapy in care homes and day care setting for better intervention for agitated behavior. Administrator and nursing staff of residential care facilities should consider incorporating music intervention in daily activity program for residents with dementia... Proper training should be given to an activity co-ordinator for delivering music therapy. There is a need to increase the awareness of nursing staff, care staff regarding the importance of music in the field of dementia care. It is best to plan and fund

Ever wonder where you left your keys or found yourself in a room without remembering why you ended up there? Imagine going through this several times throughout the day. Dementia is in my parental grandmother’s medical history. Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). My grandmother is dealing with changes in mood as well as personality, memory loss and difficulty completing family tasks that disrupts her daily life due to Dementia. In this essay I describe how grandmother came to be diagnosed with Dementia; how my family has dealt with my grandmother’s cognitive decline; and what this disease has taught me about my grandmother, about my family and myself.

Dr. Darcy’s ethical obligation is to make sure that Mr. Jones is safe, and receiving the proper care that he needs. As we have seen in the literature, misdiagnosis, and abuse is a relevant, and rampant problem that is faced in the senior community. This paper has highlighted the need for more intervention in long term care facilities in order to help residents who are being abused by staff. The total number of residents who are experiencing abuse is hard to know, since abuse is under reported. One conclusion that can be made from reading the literature, is that elderly people who suffer from dementia are more likely to be victims of elder abuse. It is our job as therapists to do the best we can to make sure that are clients are safe in the

A review of her medical records indicates that on 12/16/16 and 12/20/16 she has urine ordered for UA, C & S due to increased incontinence. On 1/3/17 she was ordered a psych consult due to mood changes. She is taking buspirone hcl 15 mg for agitation. She does suffer from advanced dementia. The facility nurse reports that she continues to suffers from co-morbidities of hypothyroid-stable, HTN-stable and anemia which is chronic. She is known to the palliative care team as she was admitted to palliative care July of 2016 due to her advanced dementia and weight loss, at which time she was in assisted living. She has since transferred to SNF at the gardens due to her progressive decline.

Overall, I did pretty well on the quiz. I only missed a few of the questions. Many of these questions seemed like common sense, such as when we age, our senses, such as eyesight and hearing, decline. Also, we tend to lose our physical strength as we age. I was aware that older adults are still very much interested in having sex from taking human sexuality, but I'm sure many others missed that question. That is a very common belief that the elderly are not sexually active. It's relieving to know that the majority of older adults do not suffer from dementia or end up in nursing homes. In fact, a very small percentage of older adults are diagnosed with dementia. This gives me hope for my future! The most surprising answer that I missed was the