We all forget things once in awhile. Maybe you've forgotten to complete an assignment for class or return an overdue library book. It is a part of life and becomes more common as we get older. In this paper I will share research found to help keep an eye out on reactions in people that may be going through dementia and or alzheimer’s. Knowing the history and facts about Alzheimer’s as well as signs to look for in other people and tips for dealing with this disease can raise awareness. The history behind the name starts in 1901 in a Psychiatric hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. A patient in her early 50’s named Augusté Deter, displayed signs of memory loss and crazy mood swings. Dr. Alois Alzheimer, the leading Psychiatrist at that time, was sent to evaluate her behavior. Dr. Alzheimer tested Deter’s physical and mental responses to questions as well as verbal and nonverbal cues. Deter sometime responded with aggression, but most of the time her responses were expressed in depression. These evaluations lasted for six years, from 1901 until Deter’s …show more content…
Moderate AD, is the middle stage, when the patient experiences memory loss and some confusion. They also may struggle with organizing, planning or following instructions as well as getting dressed. During the moderate stage, people with AD begin to wander off with no recollection, and unfortunately will forget the names and faces of their family and friends. Other signs to look for in these patients are lack of sleep, accuse others people of things they did not do, swearing, kicking/hitting, biting and screaming for unexplainable reasons. Severe AD is the last stage of Alzheimer’s, that usually ends in the passing of the patient. At this stage, other people around should help with daily tasks such as, eating, bathing, sitting up or walking. During the severe stage, the patient will not be able to speak, or make conversation with
Knowing the difference between the two is very important when explaining this to a patient. Knowing exactly what dementia results from compared to how Alzheimer's comes to is important to know as a medical assistant.This gives you the advantage of making the patient fully aware of what is going on.
During an average lifetime, one can expect to have at least occasional memory lapses from time to time. Usually it's something as simple as forgetting what you just did a few minutes ago, forgetting if you turned the stove off, or if you left your keys on the table or in the bathroom counter. Such lapses are relatively normal, but when they become a recurring theme, it's a more serious problem.
Alzheimer’s Disease is an irreversible, genetically linked illness. This disease was chosen for the topic of this essay under the consideration that in many families the illness can be incredibly tragic, passing down for generations without mercy. It is not rare to encounter families in which each member is afflicted with a form, mild or severe, of Alzheimer’s. The disease is a progressive brain disease which comes in two separate types: Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. These will be discussed in full later on in the paper.
Certain qualities are consistently observed in the Alzheimer’s victim. These dysfunction’s, though, are not exclusive to Alzheimer’s disease. Consequently, declaring Alzheimer’s by these parameters is a matter of degree rather than an absolute. Characteristic dysfunction’s have been noted in Alzheimer’s victims, but the degree and severity of these varies from patient to patient. Thus, evaluation of the patient’s mental status must be made based on the sum, rather than a single characteristic. Memory is one of the first noticed deficiencies, beginning typically with the recent and short term memory, and progressing from there as the disease grows more severe. In addition, deterioration in language skills, attention span, praxis (performance of an action), and visuospatial skills are commonly seen. Also observed are changes in the actions and personality of the Alzheimer’s victim. These include changes in mood, motor activities, activities of daily living, socialization skills, psychotic disturbances, vegetative symptomology, and rise in anxiety levels. Again, the
In the United States there are approximately 5.4 million people living with Alzheimer’s. Every sixty-nine seconds a person is diagnosed. This is an ongoing issue, and unless something is done, sixteen million people will be affected by 2050 (Latest).
The call came at 9:05 p.m. on January 20, 2004. Mom had just finished telling the news about the girl's grandfather. He had Alzheimer's Disease and was not doing well at all. The ruling was that he probably would not make it through the night. She knew exactly what the news was the moment her mom said, "No." After the news came, the decision was made they would leave the next day to attend the funeral.
Specific Purpose: I will inform my audience about the identifications of Alzheimer’s disease and what they mean. Central Idea: Identifications are important because it helps detect the disease in a timely manner. Thesis: There a few ways Alzheimer’s disease can be identified such as the concept of mild cognitive impairment, screening and psychological tests, and odor acknowledgment tests. Introduction: I.
In 1901, a fifty one year old woman named Frau Auguste D. was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. She had an unusual bunch of symptoms. While she had no history of prior psychiatric illness, her husband had noticed that Frau D. was becoming increasing paranoid, hallucinatory, agitated, disoriented, and having increasing difficulties with language functions and memory.
The first case of dementia was discovered in 1906 by a German physiatrist Alois Alzheimer. It
Alzheimer’s disease slowly steals a person’s dignity and erases precious memories. The “Alzheimer’s Disease Guide”, found on WebMD explains that tasks become more difficult to do often leading to confusion and behavior changes. The article further explains the progression of the disease also brings hardship to family and friends (1). To best cope with Alzheimer’s we must better understand the disease.
Alzheimer's Disease is a condition that affects 50% of the population over the age of eighty five, which equals four million Americans each year. It is becoming an important and high-profile issue in today's society for everyone. There are rapid advancements being made in the fight against this disease now more than ever, and the purpose of this essay is to educate the public on the background as well as the new discoveries. There are many new drugs that are being tested and studied every day which slow down, and may even halt the progress of the disease.
Although Alzheimer’s disease (henceforth: AD) has been around since the 19th century or possibly even earlier and was at a point in time classified as senile dementia, it wasn’t until 1906 following Dr. Alois Alzheimer’s encounter with Auguste Deter at a Frankfurt asylum that the name of the disease was finally coined. Since then, major developments relating to the disease has taken place. In our report, we addressed some of the areas of the history, contemporary and prospects of the disease.
Alzheimer is a disease that affects the elderly most. The disease was discovered by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in the year 1906 when he was examining a female’s brain. He found out that the woman displayed memory loss, language problems and some inexplicable changes in behavior. The disease was named after the doctor who was a German psychiatrist and a neuropathologist. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to memory loss, personality changes, and language problems (Gilbert & Julie 2). The disease is mostly diagnosed in people over the age of 65 years, though there is a small minority of people under the age of 50 who get the disease. Studies show that 1% of a whole population aged between the ages 65-75 have severe
Delirium, Depression, and Dementia are some of the most common psychological diagnoses in the elderly today. The three D’s are difficult to differentiate between in older adults because they overlap with each other and can all exist in the same patient at once. Delirium, Dementia, and Depression all affect the elderly’s quality of life and often increase the risks for one another (Downing, Caprio & Lyness, 2013). For the purpose of this paper I will be focusing primarily on the diagnosis of Dementia, the prevention, and nursing measures associated with it, but first I would like to differentiate between Delirium and Depression because Dementia is often associated with the two in the older adult population.
In the next stages of AD, more genitive damage is evident as well as problems with expression, emotion, language, and reasoning. In the middle stages of AD patients have trouble identifying people they know, they are unable to learn new things, and they are very uninhibited. The final stages are significantly different form the beginning and middle stages. In the final stage a person’s body begins to