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September 02-03, 2019 | Vienna, Austria
WORLD NURSING FORUM
RHEUMATOLOGY & TRAUMA CARE
13
th
International Conference on
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Nursing Forum 2019 & Rheumatology 2019
September 02-03, 2019
Journal name: Journal of Nursing Research and Practice
J Nurs Res Pract, Volume 3
Volume 3 | ISSSN: 2632-251X
Understanding Alzheimer’s dementia patient’s complex behavioral changes
Orlando Burnea Egoc
The Cliffs at Eagle Rock, USA
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lzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to
carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is named
after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German physician. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer described changes in the brain tissue of a woman who
died of an unusual illness that robbed her of her memories and caused personality changes. After her death, he found in her brain
abnormal clumps (now called amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (now called neurofibrillary tangles). These plaques
and tangles are now considered the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The clinical word Dementia is the umbrella term of this
progressive disease and the most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s.
As the disease progresses, behavioral and personality changes will be manifested. Patient may perceive the care giver or the
environment as a threat. The patient will start to be distrusting, fearful or frustrated or agitated. The core concern of caregivers
(family or aide) circumnavigate in how to effectively response to the resident. Dealing with the patient with alzheimer’s demetia
can be challenging. This presentation will focus on strategies when patients are emotionally, verbally or physically unstable or
combative.
orly@usa.com