Dementia Flashcards
1
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Types
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Alzheimer’s = 50-70% cases
Vascular = 20%
Other - Huntingtons, Downs
Epidemic levels
2
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Pathogenesis
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Oxidative stress involving free radicals implicated
3
Q
Prevlance
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Increases with age
4
Q
Symptoms
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Emotion change Finding/using right word Doing daily tasks Difficulty recognising people Later stage - swallowing problems
5
Q
Treatment
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Abstaining from alcohol Antidepressants Sedatives may make worse Treat pain or any other disorders/health problems Create safe, supportive environment
Nutricia Souvenaid
6
Q
Nutritional considerations
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MIND diet
Moderate evidence for use of Mediterranean diet
Weight loss - reduced appetite, increased activity, forgetting eat/buy food, disruption eating
7
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Practical suggestions (9)
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Store cupboard ingredients not needed to be cooked Meal delivery Sit with others Adequate fluid Make most of good days Likes/dislikes Allow more time for meals Adaptive cutlery Finger food
