Dementia
Topic: Mental health
A gradual, progressive decline in memory, language, orientation and executive function that interferes with daily life; Alzheimer disease is the most common cause. Unlike delirium, awareness is clear and the decline develops over months to years. Provide a consistent routine, simple one-step instructions, a safe environment and measures against wandering, and assess and support caregiver burden.
- Also known as:
- Major neurocognitive disorder
- In Turkish:
- Demans
What does Dementia mean?
Dementia is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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