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vascular dementia
case of vascular dementia
vascular dementia Jim was 82 years old and had a diagnosis of vascular dementia. He spent a lot of time walking round the sitting room in the residential home he lived in,rubbing furniture with his hands in a very repetitive way. When staff talked to his wife about Jim’s interests and occupation, it emerged that […]
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Cognitive and psychosocial interventions to vascular dementia
Cognitive and psychosocial interventions to vascular dementia Any assessment or intervention should meet the needs of the individual and therefore take into consideration their cultural and spiritual needs and beliefs. Assumptions should not be made based on gender, colour, ethnicity, culture or disability, but should be tailored to the individual’s needs and lifestyle. The client […]
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vascular dementia symptoms and stages
vascular dementia symptoms and stages Vascular dementia is the second-most-common form of dementia and accounts for approximately 20% of all cases of dementia. It is caused by problems in the supply of blood to the brain. If the vascular system within the brain becomes damaged and blood cannot reach the brain cells, they will eventually […]
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