The loss of cognitive abilities, such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the point where it interferes with day-to-day activities, is known as dementia. Some people with this health condition experience emotional instability, which can lead to personality changes. The onset of this disease typically occurs in individuals over the age of 65.
It also varies in intensity, with the mildest stage occurring when it is just starting to interfere with a person’s functioning. The most severe stage occurs when a person is fully dependent on others for even the most basic daily chores, like feeding themselves.
What you will learn:
- Differences between the various types of dementia
- Early signs and symptoms of each type of dementia
- Effective communication strategies for interacting with individuals with dementia
- Techniques for managing challenging behaviors often exhibited by individuals with dementia
- Strategies for supporting families and caregivers of individuals with this health condition
- Various therapeutic activities and interventions that can enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia
Details
Course length: 1 hour and 30 minutes. CME: 1.5
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
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Dementia Effects Millions
Dementia affects millions of people and is more common as people grow older. About one-third of all people age 85 or older may have some form of dementia. However, it is not a normal part of aging. Many people live into their 90s and beyond without any signs or symptoms. There are several different types, including Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common. Other types include frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, and mixed dementia. The course highlights how each of these types, including Alzheimer’s, occur in the brain, as well as their common signs and symptoms.
What is the Cause?
Neurons (nerve cells) and their connections cease to function properly as a result of abnormalities in specific brain regions that result in dementia. Scientists are examining why certain individuals experience these alterations in the brain while others do not, as they have linked specific brain alterations to specific types of the disease. Moreover, rare genetic variations that cause this illness have been found in a tiny number of individuals.
Some hospitals and research labs are conducting studies to search for other causes of dementia within the population and are consistently looking for volunteers. Their goal is to identify any risk factors to then potentially reduce an individual’s risk for the disease. Sadly, there is no cure for this condition, so finding ways to identify risk factors and take preventative measures will help reduce the prevalence of dementia.
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