Essay on workbook 2

Submitted By Laws1985
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Dementia is not a disease in itself; It is a term used to describe a group of symptoms e.g. a gradual loss of memory, a decline in the ability to think and reason, and problems with communication; symptoms are caused by a variety of different disorders and conditions

common types of demntia
Alzheimer's disease
2 vascular dementia
3 Dementia with Lewy bodies
4 Fronto-temporal dementa

Describe THREE possible causes of dementia.

1 damaged brain cells as a result of problems in supply of blood to the brain
2 damage to the frontal lobe and/or the temporal parts of the brain
3 small protein deposits in the brain that obstruct chemical messages an disrupt the normal function of the brain

Describe the feelings a person living with dementia may experience.

Learner answer 1
People living with dementia may feel Frustration and anger - due to not being able to complete simple daily tasks
Anxiety - not recognising there surroundings could make someone with dementia feel confused and anxious
Depression/ sadness - can occur if the individual feels isolated away from society due to being unable to communicate properly and not understanding what is happening around them
Fear - many people with dementia experience hallucinations making them feel frightened

5 Describe the ways that dementia can affect a person and their life.

Learner answer 1 dementia can affect an individual in many diffrent ways, no two individuals