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Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive and degenerative in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process | Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive and degenerative in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process <ref name="NHS Choices 2012">NHS Choices 2012. NHS information about dementia. www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/pages/introduction/apsx (accessed 21/10/2012)</ref>. 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present. This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. <ref name="CSP 2012">Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 2012</ref>. | ||
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*Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life. | *Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life. | ||
*Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia. | *Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia. | ||
*Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.<br> | *Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.<br> | ||
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Carers Guide to Dementia[edit | edit source]
Facts & Figures[edit | edit source]
Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive and degenerative in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process [1]. 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present. This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. [2].
This resource will help you to:[edit | edit source]
- Recall the different stages of dementia and recognise where your loved one is within this model.
- Differentiate between the ‘normal’ aging process and the typical signs and symptoms of dementia.
- Recognize other conditions that may co-exist alongside dementia.
- Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life.
- Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia.
- Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.
