By Neurology Patient Care & Research | June 26, 2012 | News & Announcements | Abnormal Accumulation, Amyloid Deposits, Areas Of The Brain, Brain Cells, Brain Dysfunction, Brain Function, Brain Tumors, Breakthrough Treatments, Causes Of Dementia, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Frontal Lobes, Loss Of Memory, Medical Approaches, Memory Decline, Memory Problems, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Short Term Memory, Tau Protein, Types Of Dementia, Year 2050 | Like | 3,687 Comments |
Dementia is a widely used term to describe an acquired loss of memory and cognitive abilities in a previously healthy or normal individual. Dementia can affect a person’s ability to think, create, perceive and react to his or her surroundings. Most cases of dementia are linked to increasing age. In fact, one-third to one-half of persons over the age of 85 are affected.
By Neurology Patient Care & Research | June 18, 2012 | News & Announcements | Advanced Directives, Ageism, Aging Population, Care Patient, Collaborative Plan, dementia, Empowerment, Ethical Approach, Ethical Issue, Health Care Issues, Inappropriate Care, Interdependence, Living Wills, Medical Treatment, Neurological Care, Optimistic Outlook, Patient Centered Care, Personal Exposure, Personal Integrity, Team Approach | Like | 2,090 Comments |
With the growth of the aging population in the United States, the development of dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease becomes more prevalent. Dealing with the rising incidence is a social and ethical issue that requires much attention; not only by medical and nursing professionals, but by society in general. The management and care of persons affected must be carefully considered and planned.
