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The main purpose of this project is to analyse the nurses’ role in ensuring in ensuring that adequate nutrition is maintained in patients suffering from dementia in an inpatient setting. Dementia is a persistent disease of the brain affecting the ability of brain cells to communicate effectively leading to memory loss, difficulties in thinking, problem solving and language impairment (Ginesi L etal ,2016). According to Evans L and Best C (2015) in an article for the nursing times journal, inadequate

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There are many areas of overlap between dementia and depression. The most patients don’t report on depressive symptoms by patients with dementia and the co-occurrence of some symptoms such as sadness, apathy, loss appetite and loss of interest in both disorders.Depression has different causes and common to people of all ages, including biological factors, malnutrition, abnormal changes in the brain, stressful situation, social isolation and drug and alcohol use. Older adults may experience depression

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Dementia is a diffused deterioration in brain neural function that is produced by a number of causes and disease processes. Dementia is not a normal aging process; it is a progressive disease that must be managed. Patients with this disease become fully dependent on others with time. Dementia is characterized by memory loss, disturbed thinking, and difficulties in language, calculations, and learning. Consciousness is preserved in a demented patient. (1) According to studies that have been conducted

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lose memory. Gives the possibility of waking up the next day not being able to remember what you did the day before. Dementia is one of the serious cases. Dementia is a mental disorder in which severe forgetfulness, mental confusion, and mood swings are the primary symptoms. Pursuing this further, my grandmother has dementia, and suffers from the symptoms. The symptoms of Dementia are agitation, depression, apathy, repetitive questioning, and sleep problems. Also, wondering, psychosis, and aggression

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1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’Learner answer 1dementia is not a disease or illness its an overall term which describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memories or a persons other mental abilities which in turn can reduce a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. 2a Incorporating your assessment pack and using the diagram as a guide, describe the key functions of the brain that can be affected by dementia. a) Name area 1 of the brain and its key function

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6 Approaches To Beat DementiaSummary: Dementia can be defined as a group of mental and social symptoms that affect and hamper the daily functioning and routine patients. Let’s take a look at some of the natural and highly effective ways or approaches that can help you in your fight against dementia.Main Content: Dementia can be defined as ‘a common term for numerous cognitive problems usually portrayed by memory deterioration, and noticeable trouble in the areas of language, object recognition

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Facts About DementiaIn 2013, there were nearly 45 million people 65 or older. The number will continue to rise as advances in the medical field continue. As a result, it’s important to understand an important condition that faces many in this population, dementia.Understanding dementia will ultimately help people determine whether they should consider a memory care or live in an assisted living facility in Virginia Beach. The odds are most people will live well into their 70s, so it makes sense

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Dementia Caused by StokeForgetting loved ones, favorite foods, and even how to put on clothes in the morning. All are signs of people who go through some sort of dementia. These people will never fully regain the memory that once use to be so cherished and held onto. Dementia can happen fast and even without warning. One week a person could be mowing the lawn and having normal conversations, then have a stroke and forget his grandson’s name. Stroke and dementia result in both long and short term

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Environment DesignNew England researchers interviewed home case managers, family, and dementia patients on what their opinions are the most important factors in the environment for dementia patients. The residents spoke about having more everyday activities and domestic chores. The residents were often bored, and family members suggested that the residents were under-stimulated. The family members feel that the staff members do not have time to sit and chat with residents and were often busy with

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“Ted sought a diagnosis after being terminated from his job. Little did anyone know his memory and performance issues were due to a disease. (Life with ALZ)” This disease causes the loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Dementia, is one form of this disease that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. (WebMD, 1995) “Changes that take place in the brains of people. These brain changes may cause the memory loss and decline in other mental

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