Dementia

stressing seeing your loved one’s seeing this kind of situation. In this report, I will discourse on Dementia, types of dementia, common behaviors displayed and what strategy best applied and the support system needed by the family caring with dementia. DEMENTIA If we are talking about dementia, some people will probably tell that is a part of aging but it’s not. In rare cases some experience’s dementia as early as 30 years old. It is not being old to suffer this condition but because it…

Early stages of dementia communication skills can have the person taking their time in understanding and replying whilst in the latter stages this level of communication diminishes. Common forms of communication problems are: 1. Dysphasia – receptive where there is no understanding of words or expressive where there is no speech. (Tip: get client to use yes/no responses) 2. Repetition – sign of distress or a way of self-comforting. (Tip: observe body language as an indicator) 3. Slowness –…

Lewy Body Dementia: Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of escalating dementia after Alzheimer's disease. This condition leads to a gradual decline in mental capabilities. It may also create visual hallucinations, which typically take the form of animals or people who are not there. This can cause abnormal behavior such as having discussions with deceased loved ones. Another sign of Lewy Body Dementia may be massive shifts in awareness and attentiveness. Incidences may include…

Running head: Dementia vs. Delirium 1 Dementia vs. Delirium Kierstyn Williams Victoria College Dementia vs. Delirium 2 Abstract Dementia and delirium are two very similar yet different complications that affect mental status. Including in the paper will be the definition of each complication, causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. I will be discussing the onset and duration of the complications as wells. Pulling all my research together to compare just how…

and wellbeing. Dementia affects various parts of a person 's brain, causing cognitive complexities, however when involved in music therapy patients who may no longer be able to recognise their loved ones may still be able to sing, hum, clap or tap feet providing them with a means of communication and expression. Neuroscientists acknowledge that music affects our brain in a remarkable way as it simulates a network of structures…

of dementia Dementia is most well known for causing memory loss in the elderly; however, it actually comes in many forms and includes symptoms other than the short-term memory deficiencies that it is perhaps most commonly associated with. The syndrome affects a large number of people and in the UK alone, 850,000 people have dementia and this number is on course to reach over 1 million within the next 10 years (“Facts on dementia”, 2015). By far the most common and well-known form of dementia is…

Understanding Dementia In this booklet I will be giving a description on six different types of dementia that affect people in the UK and their most common signs and symptoms. I will then outline the possible effects of dementia on an individual’s health and their quality of life. And finally give an assessment of the possible effects of different types of dementia on individuals and their families. What is dementia? Dementia is an illness or disease of the brain that includes memory loss and…

Population Report on Dementia The purpose of this report is to provide a brief overview about dementia which includes describing the demographics, characteristics, and challenges of the disease. Additionally, this report will explain current medical issues, non-music therapy treatment trends, and current effective therapeutic interventions regarding this type of population. It is understood that dementia is an umbrella term which encompasses a large variety of diseases, therefore the objective…

Paint for Your Thoughts: Art Therapy & Dementia Taylor Thompson Florida Gulf Coast University Abstract This research paper consists of talking about how art therapy affects a patient with dementia. Causes of dementia and different types are first discussed, also how dementia comes about. Brief descriptions of the different types of dementia are discussed and why dementia occurs as well. It will mention how patients feel when they are participating in these activities as…

Dementia is a term used to explain the decline or breakdown in multiple areas of human brain functions including but not limited to thinking, perception, communication, memory, languages, reasoning, and the ability to operate as a human being. Dementia can affect people of any and all ages anywhere in the world. An important fact about dementia is that it is an organic brain syndrome and not a disease, the origin of the word dementia is from a Latin word “demeans” meaning insane or being out of…