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Why can age related dementia be mistaken for dementia?
Age related memory impairment can have the same characteristics as dementia. A doctor will need to do tests to determine one from another.
Which types of dementia are potentially reversible?
Most dementia is incurable and irreversible. Forms of dementia that are reversible are caused by a tumor or impairment from drugs or medication.
Which condition is characterized by multiple cognitive defects including memory impairment?
Dementia
How can loss of vocabulary affect a person with dementia?
Memory impairment affects the ability of an individual with dementia to use verbal language because they will even forget how to talk. Dementia can be a slow disease but can be very hard on everyone involved.
Why does mild cognitive impairment get mistaken for dementia?
Normal age related memory impairment is often mistaken for dementia because it is quite common to become forgetful as we age. However, normal memory loss due to age should not result in any loss of function.
What condition is commonly referred to as mixed dementia?
Correct Answer:vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease
What is arnsberger disease?
Arnsberger Syndrome is a mild state of cognitive impairment that often precedes dementia.
What is meant by the term insight impairment?
Insight impairment refers to a condition where an individual lacks awareness or understanding of their own thoughts, behaviors, or condition. This can be seen in conditions like schizophrenia or certain types of dementia, where the person is unable to recognize their own symptoms or limitations. It can impact their ability to participate in treatment or make informed decisions about their well-being.
How do you identify the communication strengths and abilities of an individual with dementia?
identify the communication strenght ability with dementia
Bumps In The Road: The Dementia Journey?
Dementia is a journey into a new realm for the individual developing the disease and their family and friends. Considered a disease, dementia is defined as a progressive impairment of language, memory and social skills and currently affects one percent of adults over 60. Causes for dementia are many and include strokes, brain tumors, encephalitis, alcoholism and meningitis. However, dementia is most commonly caused by Alzheimer's disease. Although there are no known cures for dementia, there are drugs and activities that can slow the progression of the disease. Early detection of the symptoms is key to securing early help and possibly delaying the progression of dementia. Impairment of language is manifested in the individual struggling for common words when conversing with others or attempting to write. It is possible that the individual may forget how to form letters or spell words. Meanings of words once understood may be lost to an individual with dementia. Word meaning is not the only loss of memory that can occur. Memory loss is usually one of the most noticeable and earliest symptoms of dementia and can run the gamut from mild to severe. Dementia can lead to not being able to remember recent events, what day it is, names of people and pets, what time it is, and familiar places. In severe cases, loved ones and friends may not be recognized. Dementia can result in the inability to complete simple tasks such as balancing a checkbook, following a recipe, paying bills or performing simple calculations. Individuals may constantly repeat themselves or ask the same question repetitively. Judgment may be impaired and could impact the individual's ability to handle emergency situations. In in addition to memory loss, dementia can lead to the loss of basic social skills. Personality changes can result in aggressive moods and agitation. Individuals suffering from the disease can lose interest in maintaining personal hygiene. Individuals can become depressed causing withdrawal from favored activities. One type of depression can result in the individual exposing themselves in public, making rude statements or sexually explicit comments. The journey into the world of dementia is filled with obstacles. Early recognition of the symptoms can help ease some of the bumps in the road.
How do you use a person centered approach with an individual with learning difficulties and dementia?
Describe how a person centred approach enables individual with dementia to be involved in their own care and support
Is there any relationship between psoriasis and dementia?
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation...Dementia is a progressive and degenerative disorder of the brain characterized by multiple cognitive deficits that include impairment in memory...
