1.

The following are the pathological features of Alzeheimers:

Its the most common type of dementia, affecting 70% of people with dementia.
is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and
eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks
Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of cognitive impairment related to Alzheimers
disease
The first symptoms of Alzheimer's vary from person to person.
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine whether a person who is having memory
problems has possible Alzheimers dementia or probable Alzheimers dementia.

2. The can be employed to communicate effectively with dementia patients:

Remain calm and talk in a gentle, matter of fact way

Keep sentences short and simple, focusing on one idea at a time

Always allow plenty of time for what you have said to be understood

Maintain regular routines to help minimise confusion and assist communication

If you stay still while talking you will be easier to follow, especially if you stay in the persons line of
vision

3. The following are strategies that exist in Australia for carers and dementia patients:
1. Ozcare's Dementia Advisory and Support Service = Ozcare provides quality health and community

services to clients throughout all regional, rural and remote areas of Queensland
2. Alzheimers Australia ( QLD) = a range of services for people with dementia, family carers, industry
workers and anyone who wants to know more about memory loss, dementia or good brain health.

4. Mind Map of Symptoms, Treatments and Types of Dementia

SYMPTOMS
TYPES

HALLUCINATIONS
ALZEIMERS
FORGETFULNESS
VASCULAR DEMENTIA
SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL
PARKINSONS DISEASE
SLEEP DISTURBANCES
HUNTINGTON
DISORIENTED
ALCOHOL RELATED
Dementia
DEMENTIA INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Mixed Dementia UNFAIR JUDGMENT

EATING PROBLEMS

TREATMENTS

MANAGEMENT OF DEMENTIA SUCH AS:

ORIENTATION FROM TIME TO TIME

PROVIDE NECESSARY MEALS

ENGAGE THEM IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

MEDICATIONS