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Understand the neurology of dementia

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Dementia is a that affects the . It causes in many brain functions such as , movement, language and communication. There are different forms of dementia, but is diagnosed in approximately two-thirds of older people with dementia.

Which of these is a known cause of dementia syndrome?

Diabetes

Crohn’s disease

Asthma

Alzheimer’s disease

Which of the following conditions is classed as dementia?

Mild cognitive impairment

Lewy Bodies

Depression

Age-related cognitive decline

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Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Types of dementia’ on the Alzheimer’s Society website
‘Dementia and the brain’ on the Alzheimer’s Society website
‘About dementia’ from the Dementia UK website
‘Dementia and the brain’ by Dr Caroline Vafeas, Dr Elisabeth Jacob, and Sarah White
‘Neurological conditions' from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click the link to read an extensive explanation of the causes of dementia and the effects of memory loss on a person with dementia. This article is written in the same way that doctors and nurses are likely to explain the condition to a patient, so it may be useful to understand what individuals in your care are likely to have been told
Click the link to the NHS website about dementia. There are useful articles about dementia, symptoms and diagnosis, living with dementia, care and support, and how you can help.
Click the link to view a gallery from the Guardian newspaper, of photographs and explanations of the people inside a dementia ward, along with an insight into the issues surrounding the diagnosis of dementia.

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