Category: Dementia

Healthcare Program: Informational Campaign on Dementia Table of Contents Program Overview Target Population Role of Nurses in Project Design Advocate Role Role of Nurses in Project Implementation Implementation Team Conclusion References The role of nurses shall not be underestimated when it comes to designing and implementing healthcare programs aimed to improve the well-being of the…

Dementia  The Disease of the Older Generation Introduction Dementia was an illness which consisted of a group of symptoms characterized by reduction in memory, impairment in the reasoning skills and slow decline of skills required for daily living. Changes in the brain, both structural and biochemical, caused these illnesses. The condition was defined as…

Dementia: Treatment and Management Controlling dementia is done with the main aim of reducing the suffering that results from cognitive symptoms while also minimizing the rate of cognitive decline. Management of dementia can be carried out using non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments to enhance a patients quality of life. Some of the non-pharmacological approaches applied in…

Mindfulness Interventions for Dementia Patients Since the prevalence of dementia tends to increase globally, it is critical to understand its cognitive issues and related evidence-based interventions. The cognitive changes caused by dementia include disorientation, short-term memory loss, and personal care challenges. To cope with these ambiguous losses, people with dementia can be offered mindfulness training…

Dementia: Dangers and Complications Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Problem Reflection on the Major Points Conclusion References Introduction As the worlds population grows, the number of people in late adulthood inevitably increases. Moreover, their percentage of the whole of humanity is increasing as the quality of life and medicine improves. However, several life-complicating…

Diagnosis and Management of Dementia Table of Contents Dementia Psychological Effects Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion Works Cited The worlds population is aging, and advances in modern health care have meant that people are living longer. However, at the same time, the number of people suffering from non-communicable diseases is increasing. One of the essential tasks of…

Non- and Pharmacological Care of Dementia Patients The aging of the planetary population of human beings is a well-known fact for the public health institutions of most countries. Health professionals expect individuals with age-related diseases such as dementia to increase in the next few decades. Delgado et al. (2020) state that dementia defines a group…

Pain Management in Patients With Dementia The article Pain management in patients with dementia by Achterberg et al. (2013) is a literature review that explored four main perspectives concerning pain management among patients with dementia in order to make recommendations for further research and practice. Researchers explored the biological, assessment, organizational and educational, and practice…

Dementia: Ertha Williams Case Analysis Dementia is one of the most common brain dysfunctions that predominantly occur in older adults by diminishing their quality of life and chances for independent functioning. Since the worlds demographic situation is currently characterized by an aging population, the causes of dementia are expected to grow in number. Therefore, it…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Mild Dementia The client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by difficulty breathing and inflammation of the airways. The client also has mild dementia, a decline in cognitive function that can affect memory, language, and decision-making skills. COPD can significantly impact the clients functional ability…