Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Recent studies have shown that between 40 and 50 per cent of patients with depressive mood, and 10 to 20 percent, symptoms of depression. The deterioration appears to be greater in cases in which Alzheimer’s disease is associated with depression.
In patients in whom depression is primary, concerned only with the active cognitive processes that [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, March 4th, 2010The duration of the Alzheimer’s disease may be 8 to 12 years. In the first 2 to 3 years, symptoms are subtle and the disease may go unnoticed. The most important risk factor is age, since the brain, over the years, is presenting structural and functional changes. Y-neurons-nerve cells are very sensitive to the effects [...]
Nursing Care Plan of Alzheimer’s.
Saturday, December 5th, 2009Altered mental processes related to memory loss, confusion and disorientation associated with dementia.
Objectives of Nursing: Helping the caregiver aa monitor the patient’s behavior caused by mental impairment, and measures to compensate for dementia.
Nursing Interventions:
To provide the patient a consistent environment and routine, to help work with their limited capacities.
Avoid redirect the patient more than once [...]
