Understand the process and experience of dementia(DEM 301)
UNIT 365
UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA
1.UNDERSTAND THE NEUROLOGY OF DEMENTIA
1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome.
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion , mood changes, and difficulty with day-to -day task. There are many causes of dementia wit Alzhaimer`s the most common.
Alzhaimer`s disease-around 500.000 people in the UK have Alzhaimer`s.Scientists know that during Alzhaimer`s two abnormal proteins build in the brain. They form clumps called either "plagues" or "tangles". Theses plagues and tangles interfere with how brain cells work and communicate wih each other. The plagues are usually first seen in the area of the brain that makes new memories.
Vascular dementia-second most common cause of dementia after Alzhaimer`s disease. It can occur when blood flow to the brain becomes reduced.Some people have Alzhaimer`s and Vasular dementia -called mixed dementia
Vasular dementia is sometimes split into more specific types: -stroke -related dementia . This includes multi-infarct dementia (MID), wich happens after a series of small strokes. It also includes dementia which happens after a stroke(called post-stroke dementia). -subcortical vascular dementia( also called binswonger`s disease,small vessel disease related dementia or laccunar state). This is coused by changes to very small blood vessels in the brain.
Vasular dementia is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain. Blood carries essential oxygen and nourishment to the brain and, without it, brain cells can die. The network of blood vessels that carries blood around the body is called the vascular system. There are a number of different ways that blood vessels in the brain can become damaged , leading to vascular dementia.
Stroke related-when part of the brain become damaged following a stroke -may caused difficulties in moving, problem wit coordination, speech and sight depending on the part of brain
UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA
1.UNDERSTAND THE NEUROLOGY OF DEMENTIA
1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome.
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion , mood changes, and difficulty with day-to -day task. There are many causes of dementia wit Alzhaimer`s the most common.
Alzhaimer`s disease-around 500.000 people in the UK have Alzhaimer`s.Scientists know that during Alzhaimer`s two abnormal proteins build in the brain. They form clumps called either "plagues" or "tangles". Theses plagues and tangles interfere with how brain cells work and communicate wih each other. The plagues are usually first seen in the area of the brain that makes new memories.
Vascular dementia-second most common cause of dementia after Alzhaimer`s disease. It can occur when blood flow to the brain becomes reduced.Some people have Alzhaimer`s and Vasular dementia -called mixed dementia
Vasular dementia is sometimes split into more specific types: -stroke -related dementia . This includes multi-infarct dementia (MID), wich happens after a series of small strokes. It also includes dementia which happens after a stroke(called post-stroke dementia). -subcortical vascular dementia( also called binswonger`s disease,small vessel disease related dementia or laccunar state). This is coused by changes to very small blood vessels in the brain.
Vasular dementia is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain. Blood carries essential oxygen and nourishment to the brain and, without it, brain cells can die. The network of blood vessels that carries blood around the body is called the vascular system. There are a number of different ways that blood vessels in the brain can become damaged , leading to vascular dementia.
Stroke related-when part of the brain become damaged following a stroke -may caused difficulties in moving, problem wit coordination, speech and sight depending on the part of brain