Dementia: How and Whom Does It Affect?
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Dementia: How and Whom Does it Affect?
Liberty University
COUNS 502 B-23LUO
Instructor: Dr. Richard Pace
Shelly M. Becker
March 5, 2013
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Abstract
Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s disorder, its effects ripple down in many directions such as family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. The purpose of this paper will be to answer some of these questions, so that a better understanding of dementia will be possible. By doing so through research already performed, articles written on the subject, and information found in books written by experts in the fields of gerontology, developmental disorders (neurological), and dementia specifically, the average reader will be able to define dementia, understand basic concepts and theories of causation, explain the progression of this disorder, and fully appreciate the potential and real effects this disorder has on the individual, caregivers, costs (both for the individual and society), and lastly, learn coping strategies to help all affected make the best out of a debilitating disorder of the brain.
Keywords: dementia, gerontology, neurological, developmental disorders, caregivers
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Dementia: How and Whom Does it Affect?
Introduction
Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s” disorder, it affects ripple down in many directions such as to family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. Based on research and information reported by experts in many fields, this paper will explore the different aspects surrounding dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, with
Dementia: How and Whom Does it Affect?
Liberty University
COUNS 502 B-23LUO
Instructor: Dr. Richard Pace
Shelly M. Becker
March 5, 2013
DEMENTIA: HOW AND WHOM DOES IT AFFECT? 2
Abstract
Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s disorder, its effects ripple down in many directions such as family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. The purpose of this paper will be to answer some of these questions, so that a better understanding of dementia will be possible. By doing so through research already performed, articles written on the subject, and information found in books written by experts in the fields of gerontology, developmental disorders (neurological), and dementia specifically, the average reader will be able to define dementia, understand basic concepts and theories of causation, explain the progression of this disorder, and fully appreciate the potential and real effects this disorder has on the individual, caregivers, costs (both for the individual and society), and lastly, learn coping strategies to help all affected make the best out of a debilitating disorder of the brain.
Keywords: dementia, gerontology, neurological, developmental disorders, caregivers
DEMENTIA: HOW AND WHOM DOES IT AFFECT? 3
Dementia: How and Whom Does it Affect?
Introduction
Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s” disorder, it affects ripple down in many directions such as to family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. Based on research and information reported by experts in many fields, this paper will explore the different aspects surrounding dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, with
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