Category: Dementia

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Care for Dementia Patients in Nursing Homes Table of Contents Introduction Dementia-Related Behaviors Policy Description Specific Legislators Involved in Policy Development Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Policy Influence on Clinical Practice Policy Use by Interprofessional Teams Conclusion References Introduction Dementia is detrimental to socialization and personal growth and development among patients since it…

Participatory Horticultural Therapy for Dementia Table of Contents Equipment Environment Activity Description Instructions Leadership Considerations Discussion Questions for Participatory Horticultural Therapy Adaptations Adaptation Example in Detail: Schizophrenia References Equipment The activity requires basic gardening equipment, such as seeds, pots, and tools. It is preferable to have a dedicated garden spot outdoors. The participants should be…

Dementia Disease and Its Physiological Effects Table of Contents Summary Emotions Confidence Work Cited Summary Dementia is a general term for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life, with Alzheimers being a common cause. Dementia causes several psychological effects that are broadly classified as emotional…

Falls Prevention in Patients With Dementia in Nursing Homes Introduction Older adults with dementia especially those in the ages of 65 years and above have been identified as a vulnerable population to falling cases in nursing homes. Falls often lead to serious injuries causing the patients disability. According to Miake-Lye, Hempel, Ganz, & Shekelle (2013),…