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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

Asthma

Alzheimer’s disease

Crohn’s disease

Which of the following conditions is classed as dementia?

Depression

Mild cognitive impairment

Lewy Bodies

Age-related cognitive decline

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Tutorial Video
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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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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