common types of demntia
Alzheimer's disease
2 vascular dementia
3 Dementia with Lewy bodies
4 Fronto-temporal dementa
Describe THREE possible causes of dementia.
1 damaged brain cells as a result of problems in supply of blood to the brain
2 damage to the frontal lobe and/or the temporal parts of the brain
3 small protein deposits in the brain that obstruct chemical messages an disrupt the normal function of the brain
Describe the feelings a person living with dementia may experience.
Learner answer 1
People living with dementia may feel Frustration and anger - due to not being able to complete simple daily tasks
Anxiety - not recognising there surroundings could make someone with dementia feel confused and anxious
Depression/ sadness - can occur if the individual feels isolated away from society due to being unable to communicate properly and not understanding what is happening around them
Fear - many people with dementia experience hallucinations making them feel frightened
5 Describe the ways that dementia can affect a person and their life.
Learner answer 1 dementia can affect an individual in many diffrent ways, no two individuals