Category: Dementia

  • Dementia: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Problem

    Table of Contents Problem Background Surveillance and Reporting Methods Epidemiology Analysis and Diagnostics of Dementia Practice Plan Conclusion References The individuals with dementia experience memory loss and the reduction of cognitive abilities caused by the degenerative processes in their brain. Today, more than 47 million worldwide are diagnosed with dementia, while it is anticipated that…

  • Dementia: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Problem

    Table of Contents Problem Background Surveillance and Reporting Methods Epidemiology Analysis and Diagnostics of Dementia Practice Plan Conclusion References The individuals with dementia experience memory loss and the reduction of cognitive abilities caused by the degenerative processes in their brain. Today, more than 47 million worldwide are diagnosed with dementia, while it is anticipated that…

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

    Table of Contents Group Counselor and CBT Features of CBT Development of Psychological Problems Elimination of Psychological Problems The Role of the Group Process References Group therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy method that helps solve many problems, including relationship issues and personal difficulties. People come to the group to cope with grief, trauma, chemical addiction,…

  • Dementia and Its Controversial Treatment

    Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive ability, an ailment commonly thought to be inseparable from the concept of the elderly. Dementia causes people to lose practical skills and the ability to perform everyday activities. According to the World Health Organisation, as of 2018, 47.5 million people have been diagnosed with dementia (2020). Nearly 8…

  • Diabetes and Dementia Relationships and Nursing

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Contents of the Article The Balance of the Article The Quality of the Article References Introduction This paper provides a summary and analysis of the article by Jill Hill (2015), which is entitled “Diabetes and dementia: The implications for diabetes nursing,” and was published in Journal of Diabetes…

  • The Case of Dementia of the Vascular Type

    The object of my case study is Mrs. Anette Parker, who is 69 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia of the vascular type. Several main challenges and needs were identified in the Case Study of the previous assignment. They all represent different aspects, such as spiritual, physical, mental, and social. As it was…

  • Dementia-Associated Pain Management Guidelines

    Table of Contents Abstract / Introduction Search Method / Strategy Table of Evidence Critical Appraisal Conclusion Reference List Abstract / Introduction The aging movement is altering the structure of our population, with more individuals reaching old age and becoming more vulnerable to pain and dementia. Pain is generally communicated through oral communication, which deteriorates with…

  • Lewy Body Dementia: Diagnosis/Condition

    Table of Contents Effect of Condition and Related Limitations on Functioning Sample Client Client Needs and RT Service Providers Goals Objectives References LBD is a condition that leads to the development of dementia and which predominantly affects people over the age of 50 (Taylor et al., 2020). In the United States, over 1 million patients,…

  • Patient-Centered Care in a Dementia Unit

    Table of Contents Person Above Symptoms Advantages Advantages for Dementia Patients Advantages for Healthcare Providers Disadvantages References Patient-centered care implies the consideration of the individual needs, preferences, and abilities of each individual who seeks assistance. Based on this particular model, the patient and the healthcare provider both participate in the treatments and interventions as they…

  • Dementia: Diagnostics and Treatment

    Table of Contents Patient Presentation Possible Diagnoses Formation of the Diagnosis Treatment Long-Term Care Plan for the Patient References Patient Presentation My patient is a 69-year-old woman named Eva. She came to me complaining about concentration, memory, and perception problems. In addition to memory loss and cognitive impairment, other symptoms include aphasia, loss of abstract…