ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT

Assessment Assignment



Table of Contents

Introduction1

The Case2

Case Analysis and Interpretation2

Considerable Alternatives3

Assessment in Dementia3

Therapeutics of Dementia4

Non Pharmacologic Therapy5

Cholinesterase Inhibitor Therapy5

Memantine Therapy6

Informed Consent6

Ethical Issues of Dementia7

Cultural Issues in Dementia7

Care giving in Dementia8

Depression in Dementia8

Family Concerns9

Vital Substitutes of Recovery10

Conclusion11

Assessment Assignment

Introduction

According to the United States Census Bureau project, it has been estimated that by the end of 2020, 36% of the population will be over the age of 65 years. Dementia is a category of symptoms that emerge in a person because of the various problems and diseases that directly affects the functions of the brain. Dementia is a type of chaos which immediately impairs the intellect. It has a wide ranging affect on the people around him and the social interaction. In general, person who is suffering from dementia loses his ability to critically analyze the situation and determine how to interact and how to carry on the communication which may harm and breach the ethics (Hanson, et.al, 2011, Pp. 2010-2014). The dementia's victims may lose the ability to fully consider and evaluate the consequences of their words and actions which ultimately results in the destructive behaviors and relations.

However, the person may subject to the short term memory loss and it may make it difficult for him to carry on with the long thoughtful conversations (Parnetti, 2000, Pp. 164-167). This creates a problem for the patient in remembering the things which may be important for them, and simultaneously, this requires a great deal of patience for the person who is taking care of the dementia patient because they are likely to ask the same question again and again. Thus, the victim is incapable of taking care of himself because of the forgetfulness and a lack of foresight. This may also result in a distortion in performing routine tasks. These all instances and people with this problem understand the fact that they are not able to think and act as well as they used to do and because of this reason people treat them differently; thus, it results in the depression (Hanson, et.al, 2011, Pp. 2010-2014).

The Case

Mrs. Jacqueline used to live with her daughter and husband. She was a 62 year's old retired executive started having difficulty with her everyday tasks. She was a successful corporate figure and; thus she has a reputable social circle. After retirement, she used to work as a counselor because she does not want to detach herself from the social arena. She was known for her intellectual attitude and behavior. However, she slowly began to lose her ability to express ideas. In addition, she started having difficulty in writing and counseling. Even when she tries to talk, it takes her long to assemble words (Lints, 2010, Pp. 2-42).

Additionally, she used to forget what she was saying, and the things she have planned to deliver in her counseling sessions. Therefore, she decided to quit her job as a counselor, and this is how she ended up with a link to the world of ...