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Understand the neurology of dementia

View the video above which was produced by the Alzheimer's Scociety. The short video explains the impact of dementia on the brain. Watch the video and make notes. What can you learn about the onset of dementia and how it affects the brain?

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Reading Materials

‘Research on dementia risk factors and prevention’ published by The Alzheimer’s Society
‘Dementia and the brain’ published by The Alzheimer’s Society
'Neurological disorders and services' on the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow website
‘What is dementia? Symptoms, causes and treatments' on the Alzheimer's Society website.

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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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