Mini-mental state examination

Technology is taking a seat in the lives of just about everyone around us. You would have to live in a remote area and have no health problems in order to truly get away from the gasps of technology. Today a vast majority of people carry a mini computer in their pockets and use them for their everyday activities. Institution of every business origin use some type of computerized program to collect and organize their work flow. Medical institutions continue to follow suit with technology,…

due to difficulty with memory skills. Dr. Wijeyesinghe also referred on February 1 for independent living skills assessment. Client provided informed consented to complete the evaluation process. Methods of Assessment 1. Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) - a standardized tool developed for screening the cognitive function of the older adult. Completed on February 18, 2017 2. Cognitive Competency Test (CCT) – The test assesses a wide range of cognitive skills, incorporating…

Module 2: Ego Integrity vs. Despair Eula W. Edwards Aspen University N492 Community Health 1 Professor Kristie Patrick-Austin, MSN Ed, RN Ego Integrity vs. Despair This paper explores the various aspects of life review and ego integrity through a practical application by discussing the observations recorded in a therapeutic assessment interview with a 74-year-old female. The face to face interview was conducted at her home in a systematic and orderly manner and…

On average, the government spends $14.5 billion on animal testing ("Feds Spend up to $14.5"). Michael Bastasch, reporter for The Daily Caller states: “$14.5 billion could provide a lot of tax relief for Americans. It could help pay down national debt or help prevent a shutdown. Instead, it’s paying to study the effects of crystal meth on monkeys at UCLA. How can we justify government waste like…

When researchers followed up on the different types of music that could be used, they discovered many different situations in which music could be implemented. For instance, research has proved that live music is more effective than recorded music, mainly because the experience is more tangible, and the patient can interact with the musician and the instruments (Vasionyte 5). In one study, researchers discovered that different types of music had profoundly different effects on patients, saying:…

memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning (Mayo, 2016). This disease is so much more than normal age-related changes. Dementia itself is not a disease, but a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities that impact daily life. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease, are a few examples of diseases that cause dementia. Education is key when finding out a loved one is diagnosed with…

Many devices, medications, makeups, and other things that are used by humans on a daily bases are tested on animals. These things are all created in labs and go through so many trial and error experiments that the scientists and manufacturers do not want to have to use humans to see if they are safe or not. Instead, they use animals to do their research. But who is to say that testing on animals is the best way to go. There are many other means of testing medications and other products rather…

dual sensory impairment on aging and cognitive task performances. In a study to determine whether there was an independent association between sensory and cognitive functions, persons having vision impairment and hearing loss had lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores, a test which is used to measure cognitive impairment and dementia . Dual sensory impairment has a more significant impact on older individuals which can lead to lower quality of life. The individuals with DSI have shown to…

Opinions: A review from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) indicates that the bioavailability of polyphenols (curcumin, resveratrol, and tea polyphenols) in vivo needs to be improved before it can be considered an effective preventive or therapeutic treatment for dementia…

1. Psychological Data a) Ms. K. feels that a person’s spirituality in addition to lifestyle determines their overall mental and physical health. She views herself as spiritually grounded which has helped her cope with her health challenges. She states, “without my strong spiritual foundation I don’t know where I would be”. I addition she incorporates “a healthy lifestyle”, by watching what she eats, exercising when she can and getting plenty of rest. With a history of aneurysms, myocardial…