![]() Dementia is neither temporary nor reversible. The stage is set for an “epidemic” of dementiaĭementia Dementia is not inherited. Dementia is on the increase 1% of those 60-64 32% of those 90-94 There are roughly 590 million people in the world around age 60. There is some evidence that estrogen may actually help prevent it. Women live longer than men, therefore they live long enough to contract the illness. Shouting Agitation (being upset, frustrated, and confused) Disrupted sleep Wandering away Resisting care If the dementia is part of the Alzheimer’s Syndrome they may also have: Delusions Hallucinationsĭementia Men and women contract dementia about equally. Overview of Dementia Population is aging Prevalence of dementia increases with age Amnesia: Isolated memory loss Amnesia may be the first sign of dementia Delirium is a deficit of attention Dementiaĭementia Disruptive and aggressive behavior is a common problem in patients with dementia. ![]() Signs Fluctuating levels of consciousness - Inattention, perseveration, decreased alertness - Disorientation - Extremes of activity, somnolence to agitation Disorganized thought processes (delusions) Memory impairment (especially short term) Perceptual disturbances - Vivid visual hallucinactions Emotional lability Course Reversible in >80% of cases Delirium (cont’d)ĭiagnostic Criteria for Dementia Impaired social or occupational function Impaired memory, plus one or more area of the following cognitive functions Abstract/problem solving Judgment Language Personality Clear consciousness Dementia Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic DisordersĪn Acute Confusional State Criteria - Rapid deterioration in all higher cortical functions - Mental status fluctuates widely - Short duration of symptoms (Hours to days) - Disturbance in both level and content of consciousness - Autonomic Instability (Abnormal vital signs) Risks - Age over 60 - Drug or alcohol addiction - Prior brain injury (vascular or traumatic) Delirium
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