Dementia Narrative Report

People who have dementia are not aware of requirements for living. They can forget to do the essential things that are vital. Taking medicines, hygiene and even eating are often forgotten. They can get lost or hurt and not understand what is necessary to correct a situation. Turning on the cooker or water and forgetting to turn it off again, locking doors, crossing streets etc can all be dangerous even deadly. In the same way as you would not think an infant capable of self care, a person with dementia cannot be either. Considering the facts that they cannot act in the manner of a

2.2 Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working

Dementia is a term used to describe symptoms associated with decline in memory or other

The cultural topic for my research project will be The Day of the Dead. This old Mexican tradition is celebrated to remember and honor all of the dead and loved ones. Celebrated mostly in Latin America this old tradition was created in the 16th century between Mesoamerica and Europe, and has been celebrated since then. The tradition consists of two days. The celebration begins in the first day of November, but the Day of the Dead is on November 2nd. I find this topic interesting because it goes way back into Aztec history. It was the first contact between Mesoamerica and Europe.

-forgetting their disability such as getting up to walk even thoug they are not able, which results in their falling

Curley's wife's death is presented through irony; a structural choice that Shakespeare also uses to build up Lady Macbeth's death. Curley's wife's constant require for attention, and some could even say self-obsession was her downfall, which resulted in her death. After Lennie began to forcefully play around with her hair, Curley's wife repeatedly told him to not ‘'muss it up'' (mess it up), but Lennie didn't know much and ended up accidently killing her. This is significant as Curley's wife's physical appearance was everything to her and, maybe, if she just allowed Lennie to play with her hair for a while, after all, she did give him permission to stroke it, and not been so bothered about it being messed up a bit; then maybe she would have still been alive for the

Jessica Gwinn is a freelance writer and creative consultant who, for the past 12 years, has been primarily focused on clients in the medical, biotech, fiber optics and software fields. Previously, she worked with the Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association, managing all the event planning for Philadelphia’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s (formerly The Memory Walk®). Jessica was very close to her grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer’s. This article is directed to patients and caregivers.

for England (QCF) and Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and

The early onset symptoms of dementia could be missed due to various reasons. Many people consult with their regular physician who may not know too much about dementia and its symptoms. A brief office visit is another factor; this short time does not give the patient and doctor enough time to connect to understand all the symptoms, duration, and review patient history. There are many other medical conditions that mimic dementia symptoms that make a proper diagnosis of dementia difficult.

He still grasped and held my hand like he used to, but this time, he inquired as to who I was. He couldn’t quite recall my name or fathom as to why I would be coming to him. The affliction only became worse from there, and every year, it took him longer and longer to recognize me, even with my mom and his wife’s prompting. Eventually Bud forgot me, and that hurt. But I cannot even imagine the overwhelming agony his wife endured. Bud forgot her too. He forgot everyone. Alzheimer 's is terrifying. The slightly confused smile as well as the listlessness exhibited in your loved one’s eyes as you introduce yourself, and tell them where they know you from. That moment when you realize they truly don’t remember. Terrifying. My question is this: Why don’t more people know about this deadly disease? Why is there not more funding pouring in from around the nation? After all, a disease that claims the lives of about 1,920 people ages 65 and up per day (700,000 per year) (“Facts And Figures”) deserves a little more attention. Remember, this number is just the deaths and doesn’t even include the over five million people who currently live with Alzheimer’s (“Facts and Figures”) or those who must step up daily and reteach their loved ones the most simple of tasks time after time. So join me, as I travel through this largely underestimated disease.

The United States of America, a country created by immigrants, is currently facing what some consider to be an immigration crisis. As of 2012, there is over eleven million undocumented illegal aliens living inside the United States. Both the American public and the lawmakers elected to represent us are divided on the issue. Some people view the influx of immigrants crossing over the border from Mexico to America as a good thing while others view it as a disaster waiting to happen. Regardless of ones view on immigrants coming over, most people are in agreement with the idea that we must change the way we are currently dealing with illegal aliens.

Patient living in the nursing homes with diagnosis of dementia experience Disruptive behavior. According to Burton et al. (2015) more than 44 million people have dementia. Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities. These symptoms severely interfere with daily functioning of the patient. Approximately 90% of dementia patients demonstrate psychological and behavioral symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, depression, hallucination, delusion, and aggression (Chen et al., 2014). Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a varied group of non-cognitive symptoms affecting demented patients. These symptoms are delusion, hallucination, agitation, anxiety, euphoria, disinhibition, night-time behavioral disturbances

Dementia is a progressive condition that brings out negative impacts on your elderly loved ones’ lives. However, UC-Cares Home Health Services LLC, your principal provider of home health services in Great Plains Way, Bolingbrook, IL, sees prevalent concerns among family members when they talk with their elders with Dementia. Here are some of the most common communication strategies that most family members overdo when talking with them:

People with dementia may struggle cognitive impairment. They may have problem to recognise food and drink, which can result in it going uneaten. This can be due to damage that dementia causes to the brain, unfamiliar food, or how food is presented. If the person with dementia has problems with their sight, they may not be able to see the food. It may help to explain what the food is and to use pictures. Make sure the person is wearing the correct glasses. It's important not to assume that the person doesn't want to eat.

Since the summer after my first year at Agnes, I have been an intern in the Department of Outreach at Emory University’s Brain Health Center. The goal of the Department of Outreach is to educate at risk populations about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease. We are able to develop a strong sense of community by acting as the link between community members and the individuals who keep them healthy. As an intern, I am involved in the designing and implementation of annual community health programs. For example, one of the community programs that I led in forming was the CME Symposium for Community Physicians, which educates local physicians about the disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of African Americans with Alzheimer’s. I was primarily