Describe the Dementia disorder. What are the risk factors for the disorder?

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Describe the Dementia disorder. What are the risk factors for the disorder?

Question Description

describe a client, family member, or other individual you know who has a degenerative cognitive disorder. Possible conditions include Vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, AIDS-related dementia and delirium, among others. Addressed the Worksheet on the following bullets:

  • Introduce the person with a brief social and medical history. What were the events leading up to the diagnosis? How did the person find out about the condition?
  • Describe the disorder. What are the risk factors for the disorder?
  • How is the condition diagnosed? Include any cognitive assessments, lab tests, or other medical exams.
  • Describe treatment options. These may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, environmental adaptations, nursing interventions, and referrals to support groups.
  • Conclude with an update about the person you chose to discuss. Is this a reversible, treatable condition or an irreversible condition? What was the outcome?
  • You may choose your material from the textbook or from other sources.
  • Include at least two (2) References and two (2) citations in APA format from scholarly resources.