Depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia because they all share many of the same symptoms as dementia.…
Depression can cause a person to be unable to retain any new information, they can become aggressive or withdrawn, as does a person with Alzheimer's, but with antidepressants and time they may be able to use their recall in time. Delirium can look like dementia as it can affect the way a person thinks and rationalises things. They can lose their ability to function and communicate properly. Age related impairment can usually be noticed between the ages of 50 and 70…
Dementia is a term that describes a serious deterioration in mental function. There are many different causes of dementia. The following are a range of causes of dementia:…
3. Depression – a condition which can be triggered by life events and can be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. A person who is depressed can often show similar symptoms to a person who has dementia. This is because deprssion affects: concentration , motivation and ability to manage everyday tasks.…
Dementia is the term used to describe a general decline in all areas of mental ability. The symptoms involve worsening in cognitive processes memory, language, thinking and so on. With important repercussions on behavior. About 50 per cent of people with dementia are suffering from Alzheimer 's disease, about 20 percent from vascular dementia caused by blockages in the supply of blood to the brain, and about 20 percent from lower body dementia characterized by tiny spherical deposits in the brain.…
1.2 Dementia is a condition of the brain which causes a gradual loss of mental ability, including problems with memory, understanding, judgement, thinking and language. In addition, other problems commonly develop, such as changes in personality and changes in the way a person interacts with others in social situations. As dementia progresses, a person's ability to look after themselves from day to day may also become affected. There are various causes of dementia. Some memory loss as we age is normal, but the kind of memory loss associated with dementia is more severe…
Dementia is a term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms that happen to the brain when it is affected by the progression of certain diseases such as vascular dementia (when brain cells die due to lack of oxygen) and Alzheimer’s disease (a specific brain disease). Some of the affects these diseases have are on a person’s memory, language and communication abilities, behaviour and ability to make rational judgements.…
1.3 Depression can sometimes be mistaken for dementia because with dementia a person’s behaviour and feeling of well-being can change and cause the person to appear withdrawn and this for example might be mistaken for depression. However, if the person is depressed then it could be the depression not the dementia causing them ill-being.…
depression is a mood disorder that can affect concentration and judgement and so symptoms can mimic dementia. patients experience symptoms like withdrawal, self-neglect, and an inability to manage daily tasks.…
The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.…
Unit 16 Understand Safeguarding of Children & Young People (for those working in the adult sector) and Unit 14 Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults Assignment…
3. Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia…
In this report I am going to outline The Mental Health Act alongside this, the procedures and codes of practise and how both of these aim to promote diversity and assessing the effectiveness of these measures in place.…
Person centred approach e.g. recognise individuality, enabling choice, looking at the person as a united whole…
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