According to W.H.O statistics, in worldwide schizophrenia ranked as 9th leading cause of disability in 15-44 years old peoples and 4th in developed countries (Ho 2003)
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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.…
1. Dementia is not an illness or disease in itself , but is a broad term which describes a range of signs and symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain disease and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia.…
Dementia is an umbrella term used for many conditions including Alzheimer’s, lewy bodys and vascular dementia. It is damage to the brain and its cells, it can progress over time either rapidly or slowly. Medication is used to help slow the process down, or to help with certain effects from the condition such as sleepless nights, agitation.…
1.Rebecca Frey, PhD, Ruth A. Wienclaw, PhD and William A. Atkins,BB,BS,MBA (2012). Schizophrenia. ‘Schizophrenia”.The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health. Ed. Kristin Key.Vol 2.3rd ed, Detroit.…
Humans go through different developmental stages in their lifespan. As is stage occurs, an individual’s development becomes more mature. Through the four stages (infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood) there are certain elements in which the individual has to master before mentally moving on to the next stage. If something abnormal happens during one of the stages the likely outcome is mental disorders such as psychosis or schizophrenia. There are biological, cognitive, and behavioral component the confusing disorders. Society has been disillusioned and undereducated by what schizophrenia actually is and how it can be treated.…
I have been in care for a while and started out as a health care support worker so I have seen all different levels of progression with all different types of dementia. However the importance of early diagnosis is the same.…
Manning, Julia. "Dementia Remains a Terminal Illness and It Is Right to Invest More in Research." Mail Online. Associated Newspapers Ltd, 26 Mar. 2012. Web. 09 Sept. 2013.…
In this poster, a person at the middle is the person having behavioral problem wandering who is suffering from dementia. He seems confused and unaware about the things that is happening around him. And he is continuously walking. He might have some behavioral problem. Let’s explore more about this poster.…
Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative brain disease, is the most common cause of dementia. It currently afflicts about 4 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of mental impairment in elderly people and accounts for a large percentage of admissions to assisted long-term care facilities. Psychotic symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, have been reported in a large proportion of patients with this disease. In fact, it is the presence of these psychotic symptoms can lead to early institutionalization.…
Alzheimer's is a strange and mysterious illness. There are many frequently asked questions that must be answered.…
Doctors typically would find out about the patients medical history before diagnosing them with Dementia, finding any possible risks that would increase a patient’s chance of having it. Like family members that may have had the disorder, or any other neurological disease, history of stroke and alcohol or drug abuse. A doctor may also perform a physical examination including Neurological Examination and appropriate laboratory tests. The American Psychiatric Association has established two generally accepted criteria for diagnosis; erosion of recent and remote memory and impairment of one of more the following functions, language, motor activity, recognition and executive function.…
Do you or an aging family member suffer from memory problems? If so, it could mean that you have a more serious health condition, such as dementia. While dementia can often go unnoticed, the caregivers at Visiting Angels in Forty Fort, PA, the area’s locally-owned leader in home senior care, say it’s essential to seek treatment right away to prevent the disease from progressing.…
NICE, (2014) Dementia: Supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care [Online] Available at…
Dementia is a common condition that affects about 800,000 people in the UK. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65.…
One such condition is Dementia which has been found to be closely linked to Alzheimer's Disease. Various studies conducted have pointed out the condition to be the leading killer in the elderly and thus is a serious condition. To understand the condition further, it's important to know as much information about it as possible to properly care for those affected and identify who…