1. Dementia

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1. Dementia

• Mark's story
• Write a short review
• What is dementia?
• Worksheet

1. Students can communicate with/about a patient/client with Dementia and their family.

2. Students can understand and explain characteristics of patients/clients with Dementia and their healthcare implications.

3. Students know and can use the words: progressive, memory loss, confusion, forgetful, disorientation, personality, memory aids, incurable

Objectives

What was Mark like before he became ill?

1. He was quiet and shy, but very clever.
2. He was forgetful, quiet, and had learning difficulties.
3. He was very thoughtful and intelligent.
4. He wasn't very sociable, but intelligent.

When did Caroline first notice something was wrong with Mark?

1. After their wedding.
2. Just before William was born.
3. Six months after William was born.
4. When Mark finished university.

What is one way Mark's illness affected his speech?

1. He began shouting at people.
2. His sentences became whispers and faded away.
3. He stopped speaking from the start.
4. He couldn't think of the right words.

How does Caroline care for Mark now?

1. She makes a lot of trips to the hospital.
2. She helps him with everything, like eating and dressing.
3. She has hired someone to take care of him.
4. She takes care of him with help from their son William.

What do you think of Caroline's situation? Write a short review (min. 3 sentences) about what you saw in the video.

Dementia is a progressive brain disease, which means it slowly gets worse over time. It mostly affects older adults. People with dementia often experience memory loss, making it hard for them to remember names, places, or recent events. They may also become confused or forgetful, especially in new or unfamiliar situations. 

Another common symptom is disorientation, which means that patients might not know what day it is, where they are, or even who they are talking to. In some cases, a person's personality may change—they might become more anxious, suspicious, or easily upset.

These changes can be very difficult, both for the person with dementia and for their family.

Dementia is currently incurable, but there are ways to help people live better with the condition. 

Healthcare workers use memory aids, such as pictures, notes, or simple routines, to support the patient's daily life. It is also important to speak clearly and calmly, and to be patient. 

Family members often play a key role in care, and they need support and understanding, too.

What does “progressive” mean in the sentence: “Dementia is a progressive brain disease”?

1. It gets better with time
2. It stays the same
3. It slowly gets worse
4. It only happens to elderly people

Which of the following is a common symptom of dementia?

1. Feeling very hungry
2. Forgetting things
3. Having trouble sleeping
4. Heart palpitations

What are memory aids?

1. Types of medicine that treat forgetfulness
2. Brain scans that stimulate the memory
3. Different ways to help people remember things
4. Therapies that help prevent memory loss

Why is it important to support the families of people with dementia?

1. They often have the disease too
2. They often help care for the person
3. They need help with daily tasks
4. They do not understand the disease

Dementia

Forgetful

Bleeding

Trauma

Nausea

Disorientation

Personality change

Confused

Incurable

Curable

Memory loss

Nutritional risks

Progressive

What do you think is important when working with people with dementia?

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