DEMENTIA

senseless, out of ones mind, insane - Cicero

Characteristics of Dementia

Global loss of intelligence is noted.

Deficits are seen in at least two brain functions, memory and one other function.

Characteristics of Dementia
Symptoms occur in a state of clear consciousness.
Symptoms represent a

change from previous behavior.

TRENDS OF DEMENTIA
The burden of dementia is rising worldwide. In 2010, it was estimated that 35.6million people were living with dementia worldwide.

TRENDS OF DEMENTIA
It is projected to increase to 65.7 million by 2030 and 115.4 million by 2050. Sixty percent (60%) of the world population lives in Asia Pacific Region rapidly growing population of person with dementia

Issues in Dementia
Protecting individuals with dementia and encouraging dementia research. These goals were adequately addressed by previous national commission or federal regulation on research.

Issues in Dementia
If this trend continues, it would seriously slow down advances in scientific knowledge at a time when research is making enormous advances toward bringing alzheimer and other dementia under control.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Causes:

DEMENTIA

Abnormal aggregations of proteins in the brain

Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

neurotransmitters and nerve cells

Target Areas:

HIPPOCAMPUS (starting point) CORTEX then to the entire brain

Results:
DIMINISHED BRAINS ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY

BRAIN ATROPHY