Informative Speech On Dementia

Vascular dementia is the first form of dementia, which is caused by damage to the brain through deprivation of oxygenated blood. If areas of the brain are not getting oxygen then part of it will die causing the vascular dementia.

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, change in behavior, and overall cognitive decline.

The three types of progressive dementia are: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia (Rabins, 2014). The number one cause of dementia is A.D. The following discussion addresses the following main disease, which is Alzheimer’s and possible causes, stages of A.D., caretaking and treatment. This occurs in elders above 60 years old. Research indicates that worldwide, there is approximately 24 million people with A.D. A.D will increase over the years, so by 2020 it is estimated that there will be 42.5 million people with A.D. (Ballard et al., 2011).

First is Alzheimer’s disease which is the most common type of dementia. It is difficulty in remembering conversations, names, and events and then in later stages of the disease is impairment in communication, walking, eating and performing day to day tasks. The second type of dementia is vascular dementia, it is the second most common type of dementia. It is developed from a stroke in certain areas of the brain that block arteries in the brain. The third type of dementia is dementia with lewy bodies. It is memory loss and thinking problems similar to Alzheimer’s, but are people with DLB are more likely to have early symptoms than people with Alzheimer’s disease are. The fourth type is Parkinson’s disease. It is problems with movement and is often a progressive dementia like dementia with lewy bodies or Alzheimer’s. The fifth type of dementia is frontotemporal dementia, which has symptoms of changes in personality, behavior and difficulty with language. The sixth type of dementia is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease which is a “rapidly fatal disorder that impairs memory and coordination and causes behavior changes,” (Types of Dementia, 2016). It is the most common disease that is associated in humans and mammals as well. CJD is also known as “mad cow disease.” The seventh type of dementia is Normal pressure hydrocephalus. It is caused from fluid buildup in the brain. It can sometimes be corrected with surgical installation of a shunt to drain the excess fluid. The eighth type of dementia is Huntington's Disease caused by a single defected gene on chromosome 4. “The gene defect causes abnormalities in a brain protein that, over time, lead to worsening symptoms,” (Types of Dementia, 2016). The ninth type of dementia is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. This is a chronic memory disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin b-1. It can create severe memory problems but also leave other parts of the brain such as thinking and social skills unaffected.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines dementia as:“ word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. Their personalities may change. They may become agitated or see things that are not there. (Health, 2014).This essay is going to discuss and explore what dementia is and the four main types of dementia which includes Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia. Then it explores the physiology changes in different types and the signs and symptoms of dementia. This effect can change the life of people having dementia to suffer in physical issues, social isolation and mental illness. Next, it discusses how environmental changes and music therapy strategies work in dementia. Lastly, the supports that Alzheimer’s Australia and Emmy Monash Aged Care can provide.

Although dementia is often viewed as an “old person’s disorder, its effects ripple down in many directions such as family, caregivers, finances, and the healthcare system, leaving behind many unanswered questions and confusion for all. The purpose of this paper will be to answer some of these questions, so that a better understanding of dementia will be possible. By doing so through research already performed,

There are many different types of dementia. "Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet," gives the definition of Alzheimer’s as “an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.” Can you imagine waking up one morning and forgetting where and who you are, how to get dressed, and even how to leave your room. It would be like being in a maze, in a constant state of confusion.

There are different types of Vascular dementia such as Stroke-related dementia, Single/multi-infarct dementia, and Subcortical dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common dementia; where the brain does not get enough supply of blood to operate functionally due to the blood vessels being diseased. A healthy brain needs brain cells that can supply blood and bring oxygen and nutrients to the brain. The development of symptoms can vary by person. Mainly is the cognitive symptoms that arise in the early stages such as difficulty following series of directions and problems with making decisions and concentration.

Vascular dementia is a decline in thinking skills caused by conditions that block or reduce blood flow to the brain, depriving brain cells of vital oxygen and nutrients. Conditions that can block blood flow to the brain are generally transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) or stokes. When these occur, often major brain blood vessels are damaged and blocked causing effects on personality, ways of thinking and problem solving, and generally can coexist with

Alzheimer’s has a high percentage of 60 to 80 of dementia cases. There are 7 progressive stages of Alzheimer’s ranging from 0-no impairment to 7-very severe decline. Symptoms become more severe as their Alzheimer’s progresses. “As Alzheimer’s advances through the brain it leads to increasing severe symptoms, including disorientation, mood and behavior changes; deepening confusion on events, time and place; unfounded suspicions about family, friends, and professional caregivers; more serious memory loss and behavior changes; and difficulty speaking, swallowing and walking” said by the Alzheimer's Association (“What is Alzheimer's”). Vascular dementia formally known as Multi-Infarct or Post-Stroke Dementia, is caused by damage into the brain which can mean blood vessel blockage or bleeding in the brain. Depending on where the brain injury occurs will affect their thinking and physical; ability (“Vascular Dementia”). Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia may be the most common forms of Dementia but their are many more to learn

1. Teepa Snow explains the different type of Dementia which is Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-70% of cases of dementia. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and get worse over time. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. Vascular Dementia is caused by problems in the blood supply to the brain, typically by a series of minor strokes. This is the second most common form of dementia. With this type of dementia things can stay the same for a long period of time with sudden changes. It is marked with problem controlling their emotion and has a flat emotion like they don’t care. They have a life span of 3-30 years after

Dementia isn’t a single disease but rather a collective bunch of diseases with similar symptoms, with more than 100 different diseases. Dementia is characterised by a hindrance of brain functions which may/may not include: Language impairment, Memory Impairment, Perception impairment, personality impairment and thinking impairment. Each dementia disease has varied levels of impairment and progressive rates but is currently irreversible/incurable

Dementia is a group of symptoms that affects the brain and interferes with a person's thinking, memory, and behavior. Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that happens when blood clots cut off oxygen supply to areas of brain tissue, causing the tissue to die. This type of dementia commonly results from stroke. It often affects older people who have high blood

Vascular dementia is a decline in thinking skills caused by conditions that block or reduce blood flow to the brain, depriving brain cells of vital oxygen and nutrients. Conditions that can block blood flow to the brain are generally transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) or strokes. When these occur, often major brain blood vessels are damaged and blocked causing effects on personality, ways of thinking and problem solving, and generally can coexist with changes linked with other types of dementia.

It is not a normal part of aging, but the you have a greater risk of obtaining Alzheimer’s as you get older. Most people who obtain it are 65 and older. But early symptoms can occur when someone is in their 40s to 50s. Dementia means a decline in someone's mental ability to the point where it can affect their everyday lives.