2. INTRODUCTION
The cognitive, functional and behavioural changes that
characterized dementia eventually destroy a persons
ability to function.
Dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or
progressive nature – in which there is deterioration in
cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought)
beyond what might be expected from normal ageing.
3. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
LOBES OF THE BRAIN
The cerebral hemisphere have distant ,fissure.
Which divides the brain into lobes .Each
hemisphere have 4 lobes
Frontal lobe:- The frontal lobe Is the part of the
brain. Whixh controls important cognitive skills.
PARIETAL LOBE:- It is the one of the major
lobe.process the sensory information it receives
from the outside world.
4. OCCIPITAL LOBE :- It is the visual process Center.
TEMPORAL LOBE :- involves in sensory outcomes.
Mainly affect tho hippocampus which is licated
in the temporal lobe
5. DEFINITION
Dementia is a chronic disorder of the mental
processes caused by brain disease or injury
and marked by memory disorders,
personality changes, and impaired
reasoning.
9. ETIOLOGY
Damage or loss of nerve cells
Disoriented
Confusion
Traumatic brain injury
Alcohol and drug abuse
Infection in central nervous system
10. COMPLICATIONS
Loss of previous ability to function or care for
self.
Reduced lifespan
Increase infection within the body.
Difficulty in problem solving
Misplacing items.
Difficulty reading or writing
14. NURSING INTERVENTION
Disturbed thought process related to disorientation as
evidence by disorientation to time, place and person
Disturbed sleeping patterns related to dementia as
evidence by intrupted sleep
Impairmed verbal communication related to dementia
as evidence by repetitive speech
Social isolation related to unacceptable behavior as
evidence by observation
Risk for infection related to lack of hygiene
15. HEALTH EDUCATION
Diet- green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish
Personal hygiene – keep yourself clean
Medication – take prescribed
medications on time.
Lifestyle modifications – avoid smoking
and alcohol
