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Care for older Person
Needs of the Older Person
Deterioration in cognitive or behavioral function or performance relative to pre-Alzheimer's
levels is required for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. This deterioration must make it
difficult for them to do their job or engage in their regular activities, as in the case of Mrs
Peggy Murphy. As of right now, there is no known cure for dementia and no way to stop the
disease's progression (Alzheimer's Association, 2019). It is impossible to bring back brain
cells that have died. Many other potential remedies are now being tested in clinical studies.
Conditions that may affect older people
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disorder that gradually strips away one's ability to
remember things, think clearly, and complete even the simplest of tasks. The loss of neuronal
function characterizes Alzheimer's disease (Daly, Byrne and Keogh, 2022). The initial
symptoms aren't that bad, but they'll only become worse as time goes on. Symptoms of the
late-onset variety typically manifest in midlife. It is extremely unusual for Alzheimer's
disease to manifest in people before their mid-60s. In the elderly population, Alzheimer's
disease is the leading cause of dementia.
Impact Aging has on older people
Getting older is the single biggest predictor of developing Alzheimer's. While most people
with Alzheimer's are 65 or older, some people can get hereditary, or earlier onset Alzheimer's,
in their 30s and 40s. Alzheimer's disease risk doubles nearly every 5 years after age 65. The
danger roughly doubles after the age of 85 (K Grandy, 2016).
Health Promotion for Older People
People living with dementia, as well as their loved ones, caregivers, and the larger
community, are all affected by the disease in a variety of ways. Dementia affects a growing
percentage of the elderly population, and early-stage health promotion initiatives for these
