Cognitive and physical declines in old age is part of the physical deterioration of a person’s body. In aging there is a gradual deterioration of memory, eyesight, muscle mass, and hearing. Declines in both cognitive and physical limitations have been shown to increase the risk of disability and mortality; restricting one’s capability in carrying out daily duties effectively (Bishop et al., 2016). Physical health trajectory studies show that education was strongly related to the onset of…
misdiagnosed the seriousness of her symptoms. After 18 months, her symptoms progressed and her family became more concerned as it was now apparent that she was declining. Sophie then consulted with a geriatrician that administered a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), her score fell into the moderately impaired range. More inclusive tests were then administered, including several medical tests, in order to rule out any reversible causes that could be treated. All the physical test…
Alzheimer’s, which at its worst case is referred to as dementia, is a progressive disease that eats away at the brain and controls the ability to function (Horr 2015) According to Mitchell Clionsky, this disease is common among people of older age causing a mental dysfunction triggering the ability to think, remember and reason as well as behavioral abilities. (Clionsky 2015) These factors can drastically affect the body emotionally. Some patients get frustrated and mad due to not remembering…
(MCCaffery,1968). BACKGROUND James is an 87 year old gentleman with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s; living in a residential care-home (RCH). I was conducting a medication review as part of his 6 monthly memory monitoring usually consisting of; a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE); in accordance with the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines; and general conversation to ascertain any concerns around physiological; side effects or changes in presentation. (Folstein…
lifespan of patients. As such, the government have implement various initiatives, such as mini mental state examination (MMSE), 15 items Geriatric Depression scale (GDS) to detect dementia as part of the annual health checks provided through local polyclinics and community based centres (Kwa et al., 2007). Also, mental health services is also facilitated for homebound or frail elderly, where the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) launch a community-oriented outreach services to provide door-to…
different from normal. People who have AD scored lower on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) than their caregiver without dementia (Duke et al. 2002). This is because individual with AD have a hard time remembering things they were told to repeat or saw. The MMSE is involved with memory, the person taking the test has to remember and repeat the words that they were told at the beginning of the…
Musical Exercise Training Will Improve Cognitive And Social Effects in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Than Exercise Training Alone Alzheimer's disease is a disease that affects 1 in 9 Americans (Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, 2015). Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes patients to have difficulties remembering events or conversations that just occurred. Patients with both severe and lower end moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease have shown extensive physical and…
Capacity to Give Informed Consent in Research and Evaluation with Individuals with Dementia Informed consent is arguably the cornerstone of ethical social science research and evaluation. Before an institutional review board-approved (IRB) project can begin, researchers and evaluators are required to openly communicate with potential subjects about the benefits and possible risks of their participation and to establish their voluntary willingness to participate.1 When a proposed project involves…
programs to end homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 was the first significant federal response and is a United States federal law that provides federal money…
The senior population around the world is significantly increasing with the expectation that older adults aged 65 and over will make up 16% of the world’s population by 2050 (Global Health and Aging, 2011). This population surge could be the result of a decline in fertility, along with inflation in the population’s maximum lifespan (Global Health and Aging, 2011). Chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease are the leading cause of death worldwide, specifically for those aged…