dementia Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of those with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease?
A
62%
2
Q
What percentage of those with dementia have vascular dementia?
A
17%
3
Q
what percentage of those with dementia have mixed dementia (AD and VaD) ?
A
10%
4
Q
what percentage of those with dementia have dementia with lewy bodies?
A
4%
5
Q
what percentage of those with dementia have parkinson’s dementia ?
A
2%
6
Q
what is dementia?
A
- it is not a disease in its own right
- it is a deterioration in intellectual functioning and social behaviour
- there are different presentations of dementia
7
Q
what are some of the syndromes and symoptoms?
A
- Alzheimer’s disease / vascular dementia
- loss of personhood
- lack of self awareness
8
Q
what are 3 types of treatment for dementia?
A
- acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
- NMDA receptor antagonist
- drugs for depression / behavioural problems
9
Q
what is the national dementia strategy of 2009
A
awareness, early intervention,information, care access
