Possible effects of dementia
P2- Outline possible effects of dementia on an individual's health and quality of life
This assignment is going to outline possible effects of dementia on an individual’s health and quality of life. There are many different factors that having dementia will effect. As stated above some will affect the health of the person and others will affect the quality of life that the person will have.
Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. Depression can be long-lasting or recurrent, substantially impairing an individual’s ability to function at work or school or cope with daily life. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicide. When mild, people can be treated without professional talking treatments (who.int, 2013). People who have dementia may suffer from depression. Depression and anxiety are common psychological conditions that are frequently experienced by people with dementia and their carers. A person with both dementia and depression will be struggling with two lots of difficulties. They may find it even harder to remember things and may be more confused or withdrawn. Depression may also worsen behavioral symptoms in people with dementia, causing aggression, problems sleeping or refusal to eat. In the later stages of dementia, depression tends to show itself in the form of depressive 'signs', such as tearfulness and weight loss. Dealing with dementia will be difficult and many people who have dementia will be confused which could lead to depression. People with dementia are no longer in control of their body and their mind, this therefore can affect their thoughts and may lead to them being aware of this which may cause them to be depressed. People who suffer from dementia have difficulties with their everyday activities such as getting dressed for example if they refuse help from a carer then
This assignment is going to outline possible effects of dementia on an individual’s health and quality of life. There are many different factors that having dementia will effect. As stated above some will affect the health of the person and others will affect the quality of life that the person will have.
Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. Depression can be long-lasting or recurrent, substantially impairing an individual’s ability to function at work or school or cope with daily life. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicide. When mild, people can be treated without professional talking treatments (who.int, 2013). People who have dementia may suffer from depression. Depression and anxiety are common psychological conditions that are frequently experienced by people with dementia and their carers. A person with both dementia and depression will be struggling with two lots of difficulties. They may find it even harder to remember things and may be more confused or withdrawn. Depression may also worsen behavioral symptoms in people with dementia, causing aggression, problems sleeping or refusal to eat. In the later stages of dementia, depression tends to show itself in the form of depressive 'signs', such as tearfulness and weight loss. Dealing with dementia will be difficult and many people who have dementia will be confused which could lead to depression. People with dementia are no longer in control of their body and their mind, this therefore can affect their thoughts and may lead to them being aware of this which may cause them to be depressed. People who suffer from dementia have difficulties with their everyday activities such as getting dressed for example if they refuse help from a carer then
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