Category: Dementia

The First Point of View Suggested Type of Communication Technique The problem is that some healthcare providers do not use effective approaches to communicate with patients who have dementia. In their article, Weitzel et al. (2011) propose to improve the communication with these patients with the help of such techniques as asking permissions, approaching patients…

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 illnesses prevent seniors from…

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 of conditions involving irreversible neurodegenerative disease, leading…

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 and cognitive status. The difficulty breathing caused…

Introduction The present paper discusses a study which intends to improve the awareness of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in nurses and correctional officers working at a correctional institution. Modern research indicates that medical and other personnel tends to demonstrate an insufficient understanding of BPSD and its management (Spector, Orrell, & Goyder,…

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 aphasia, loss of abstract…

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), the reported rate of falls in acute care hospitals…

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 with dementia (2020). Nearly 8…

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, over 1 million patients,…

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 the treatments and interventions as they…