have noticed an extreme change in function and behavior in the client. The client states that his relationship with his wife is out-of-control because of his gambling addiction. The client has a lack of leisure activities that he once enjoyed. The client stated that he enjoyed reading and playing video games; however, his current and past jobs had taken up from his free time to enjoy these activities. The client states that he once would read a book at night; however, his late night poker…
Cognitive function is a complicated function of human brain. The risk factors of cognitive function are not comprehensive. Cognitive function can be influenced by psychological (Santos et al.,2012 ), nutritional, medical (including medical conditions and prescription and nonprescription medications), social, economic, or behavioral, toxic environmental exposures, and genetic factors(Plassman et al., 2010) . As worldwide population aging, this topic increasingly interests researchers. There are…
diagnosis can be done only by the microscopic examination of the tissue obtained from a cerebral biopsy or at autopsy. The diagnostic procedures for Alzheimer’s disease involve multiple steps, and a Differential Diagnosis in Alzheimer Algorithm has been developed (Grossman & Porth, 2014). The presence of dementia established by clinical examination and documented by the results of a Mini-Mental State Examination, Blessed Dementia Test, or similar mental status test; no disturbance in…
statistics, and research methods. In this paper, we will going to examine the influential article in the psychological discourse community, the most cited article in the psychology journal (Van Noorden, Maher and Nuzzo 553). According to journal nature, Mini-mental…
the microwave. He also had surgery two years ago for a pinched nerve and that has left his fourth and fifth fingers, on his right hand permanently contracted. If his schizophrenia is not treated properly he will likely plumit into a more dependent state and do very little if not nothing for himself. 2. It would be beneficial to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) when treating Mr. Peters. Using this method will help the therapist and Mr. Peters understand the reasoning behinds his strange…
ARACHNOID CYSTS DESCRIPTION Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid covered by arachnoidal cells and collagen that may develop between the surface of the brain and the cranial base or on the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. CAUSES • The exact cause of arachnoid cysts is not known. Researchers believe that most cases of arachnoid cysts are developmental malformations that arise from the unexplained splitting or tearing of the arachnoid…
Mini Mental Status Exam JS scored twenty-eight out of thirty possible on the Mini-Mental State Examination. This shows no cognitive impairment without any clinical signs of cognitive impairment present. She received a perfect score on everything except two areas. The first one was only being able to recite only two of the three items to be remembered. Second area was difficulty counting back from one hundred by sevens (Demential Today website, n.d.). Mini-Mental Status Exam results show…
often frustrating. The silence affects more than just a person's outside world though. It can begin to impair their cognitive functioning as well. Hearing Loss and Dementia Most adults experience some form of dementia as they age, but the rate of mental decline is actually accelerated in those who have hearing loss. The entire brain will decrease in size at a faster rate because of the lack of auditory stimulation. In other words, the inability to hear well speeds up the rate at which a…
Insulin is important for memory function and act as a growth factor in the brain. As a result, without enough insulin it can lead to Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a mental deterioration of the brain which causes problems with memory and thinking. Understanding the connection between Alzheimer’s and diabetes, diabetes causes a cognitive impairment and functional operations of the brain which is similar to the effect…
Content Question 1- I would explain Alzheimer’s disease as a progressive and degenerative disorder of the brain. The most common theory is that it is a neurologic disorder of the brain, when acetylcholine levels are low. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s progress slow and generally worsen over time. The early symptoms that may suggest Alzheimer’s disease are confusion, chronic memory loss, and changes in mood. Over time the person will have loss of memory, cognitive function, and ability to perform…