University of West London 1 Theoretical Assessment Submission by TurnItin NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: Please complete section 1 of this form as indicated. Please ensure that all relevant boxes are completed, otherwise assignments cannot be processed efficiently. Section 1 (Student to complete) Please type clearly in the boxes provided |Assignment Title | |Protection of Vulnerable people | |
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Pathophysiology The brain is made up neurons that are interconnected to form a vase network. These connections known as synapses enable the transmission of information from one neuron to another. In Alzheimer’s disease, ten to fifteen years before the appearance of the symptoms, two main lesions form in the brain, which are senile plaque’s that are composed of Beta-Amyloid protein, and neurofibrillary tangle’s that are composed of Tau protein. On the surface of a neuron is a large protein called
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Alzheimer’s Association What are the organization’s goals? How are they tied to its ethical principles? Describe the role and importance of the corporation’s ethical values. The Alzheimer’s Association’s goals are the same as any other organization to raise awareness of the disease and provide anyone interested in the disease with a large amount of valuable and reliable information. A larger goal of the association is to one day end Alzheimer’s their vision is “A world without Alzheimer’s” (alz
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The Alzheimer’s Association’s goals are the same as any other organization to raise awareness of the disease and provide anyone interested in the disease with a large amount of valuable and reliable information. A larger goal of the association is to one day end Alzheimer’s their vision is “A world without Alzheimer’s” (alz.org, 2011) The Associations mission is “to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to
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created an air of taboo surrounding the topic in Singapore. In any case, it is important to recognise and acknowledge that dementia patients are not the only sufferers, as the roles and efforts of caregivers often go unseen. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association in Singapore, the prevalence of dementia for those age 65 and above in 2005 was cited at 22,000. Fast forward to 2020, the figure is set
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Article: The Mind Recovery Act - Why Obama's "War on Alzheimer's" may pay off This article struck my fancy because I have worked in the healthcare field, specifically with alzheimer's patients. I have also attended a lecture regarding studies done on Alzheimer's disease. This disease and potential treatments fascinate me and I am keeping my fingers crossed that a cure will be found by Obama's date of 2025. The author says, "Government declarations of war on drugs or disease often end in losing
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Young onset dementia Dementia beginning before the age of 65 is known as young onset dementia (YOD). Many people assume that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias only affect older people. However, about 1 person in every 1,000 under the age of 65 develops dementia. Mild Cognitive Impairment People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have problems with memory, language, thinking or judgement that are greater than the cognitive changes associated with normal aging. Family, friends and the person
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unchangeable. But there is new hope on the horizon when it comes to dealing with Alzheimer's. In the past Alzheimer's was thought to be unpreventable and incurable. New research is showing the benefits of healthy exercise habits in relation to Alzheimer's. Exercise is now linked to reducing the risk of contracting the disease. It also has the potential of lessening the severity of symptoms in current patients. Experts at the Alzheimer's Association say there is no cure or proven prevention method, yet. In
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Tania Gonzalez ENG105 The Savages: Gibbs and The Savages Similarities According, to a recent study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, caregivers earn about 16k-25k a year. Now, depending on where you live, that yearly salary is usually not enough to provide a comfortable or most importantly, stable lifestyle. Most patients are unable to understand or comprehend basic tasks. Additionally, caregiving is one of the most stressful and time consuming jobs you can take on. With that in mind, caregiving
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frequent causes. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible
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