dementia presented by andrea rose cadiz health and nutrition
Post on 22-Dec-2015
215 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
DEMENTIA
• Dementia is caused by the damage
of the brain cells.• Late 20’s• It’s not part of normal aging• Tests and Diagnosis are still being determined
DEMENTIA
• Dementia• Two most common• Early Stage• Moderate Stage• Late Stage• Risks and Prevention
McGill, 2013
DEMENTIA
• What is Dementia?• Wide ranges of symptoms• Decrease performance of ADL• Cells don’t communicate
McGill, 2013
TWO MOST COMMON
• Alzheimer's Dementia (AD)• Most common type• 65 years and older
• Vascular Dementia• 2nd most common• Reduced blood flow to the brain
Alzheimer’s Association, ret 2014
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Early Stage• Subtle Short Memory Changes• Difficulty finding the right words• Changes in mood• Apathy• Difficulty doing normal tasks
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Early Stage (cont.)• Confusion• Difficulty following story lines• A failing sense of direction• Being repetitive• Struggling to adapt to change
SINGS & SYMPTOMS
Moderate Stage• Memory problems becomes more serious• Mood and emotions shifts• Behaviors changes• Physical activities gradually worsens
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Late Stage• Progressive loss of memory• Increased loss of physical activities• Communication• Eating
RISKS & PREVENTIONS
• Heart-head connection• Regular physical exercise• Healthy diet• Social connections and intellectual activity• Preventing injuries
DEMENTIA
Dementia is one of the most leading cause
for elderly’s in this society. It’s difficult
for friends and family members to accept
that a certain loved one develops this
certain disease especially when certain cures are
still being determined. Maintaining a regular physical
active and healthy life is the best way to help
you prevent the risk of getting dementia.
top related