Category: Alzheimer’s Disease

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology and Treatment Option Pain Management in Nursing Practice Benefits of Various Parts of Caring Processes Significance of Gaining Consent, Ethical, and Legal Care Aspects Knowledge, Behaviours, and Roles of a TNA Conclusion Reference List Introduction The case study analysis a female patient with hypotension and Alzheimers disease who recently suffered…

Delgado, J., Bowman, K., & Clare, L. (2020). Potentially inappropriate prescribing in dementia: A state-of-the-art review since 2007. BMJ Open, 10(1), 1-9. Web. The authors touch upon the problem of increased risk of inappropriate mediation and adverse drug effects emerging while treating dementia. The investigators aim at determining factors that might be associated with inappropriate…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition Treatment Theoretical Framework Application of Theory Conclusion References Introduction Alzheimers disease (AD) is one of the most common illnesses affecting large populations across the world. AD is a form of dementia accounting for 60% to 80% of all cases of dementia. Others in the dementia category include Lewy bodies, vascular…

Introduction Alzheimers disease (AD) is a form of dementia  an acquired progressive degradation of mental functioning that leads to a complete disintegration of the personality. Degenerative brain changes associated with AD predominantly impact the behavior and cognitive abilities of a person. However, in the later stages, the disorder also affects patients physical condition and…

The article suggests that binge drinking can be associated with the increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease which is one of the most known and common illnesses of the nervous system. This claim is based on the researches of the professionals from Feinstein Institutes of Medical Research who propose that alcohol consumption has a negative…

Table of Contents Background Alzheimers disease Age of onset and causes Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer Stages Risk factors Diagnostic criteria assessments and interventions References Background Alzheimer disease is one of the major debilitating brain diseases whose effects are loss of memory and important mental functions among patients, a consideration which impacts on their social…

What is the article about and which drug is discussed? The article provides the investigation concerning the implementation of donepezil for the treatment of Alzheimers disease and dementia in general. According to Govind (2020), dementia is a syndrome of acquired deficits in multiple domains of cognition (p. 148). It was proved that the drug donepezil…

What is the purpose of this research? In their study, Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, and Shankar (2017) consider the opportunities for reducing the threat of falls among patients with Alzheimers disease. Seeing that the identified demographic is especially prone to falls, it is essential to address their needs with an appropriate strategy. What is the research…

What is the purpose of this research? The study aims to investigate how Alzheimers disease (AD) and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affect elderly patients gait and balance  the factors that contribute to falls-associated morbidity. Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, and Shankar (2017) suggest that differences in these parameters may be used in the differential diagnosis of the…

Table of Contents Abstract Scope of the Problem Research Studies Nursing Interventions Conclusion References Abstract Alzheimers disease is a debilitating progressive neurodegenerative condition that causes a decline in cognitive skills. While the condition is not yet fully understood, scientists believe that it is caused by age-related neurological changes and genetic factors. Its symptoms include the…