Dementia Research

Dementia

Corryn Konkel

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Index

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Appendix

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The decline in attention, language, and memory all affects everyday life. (Buchanan et al., 2007).

Dementia can be caused by many different conditions, some of which are reversible such as: vitamin B12 deficiencies, dehydration, and poor reactions to medications, and some that are not reversible (Buchanan et al., 2007).

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It is rare to be diagnosed with dementia before the age of 60. Over the age of 65 dementia affects 6 in 100 people. For people over 80, it goes up to 20 in 100. (Cayton & Warner, 2004).

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6/100

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease makes up over half of all dementia diagnoses. (Cayton & Warner, 2004).

https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/research-and-innovation/disappointment-as-promising-drug-fails-to-slow-dementia-23-11-2016/

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There is no evidence that stress causes dementia. However, someone who has suffered a head injury is at an increased risk for developing dementia (Cayton & Warner, 2004).

There are three main subgroups in dementia: predominant gray matter atrophy, white matter disease, and basal ganglia pathologies.(Ferrari et al., 2023).

https://qbi.uq.edu.au/dementia/dementia-causes-and-treatment

Around the age of 60, someone can be diagnosed with pre-senile dementia rather than senile dementia states. (Cayton & Warner, 2004).

Physical and verbal aggression is a big problem in those with dementia. (Buchanan et al., 2007).

https://aspenseniorcare.com/understanding-dementia/

Many refer to these residents as “difficult” or “combative” (Buchanan et al., 2007).

Communication is key when approaching anyone with dementia. (Pepper & Dening, 2023).

https://vadisabilitygroup.com/va-disability-benefits-for-dementia/

Dementia can be caused by many different conditions, some of which are reversible such as: vitamin B12 deficiencies, dehydration, and poor reactions to medications, and some that are not reversible (Buchanan et al., 2007).

There is no evidence that stress causes dementia. However, someone who has suffered a head injury is at an increased risk for developing dementia (Cayton & Warner, 2004).

https://safesmartseniors.com/symbols-for-dementia/

(Perng et al., 2018)

Not being able to drive has negative side effects on most. Loss of independence. Isolation, depression, “life isn't worth living” (Gouldsborough et al., 2023).

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Antipsychotic treatment for dementia alleviates cognitive dysfunction less effectively than symptomatic treatment (Perng et al., 2018).

There is currently no cure for dementia (Perng et al., 2018).

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