Dementia: Key Concepts

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Dementia vocab blanks

Anna Konopcik

Australia

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Compléter Dementia: Key ConceptsVersion en ligne Dementia vocab blanks par Anna Konopcik 1 is a condition , which means symptoms usually develop slowly and change over time . It can affect memory , thinking , communication , and changes to . Dementia is caused by changes in the brain , including a buildup of . These proteins include and . This protein build up causes neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques to form on the nerve cells . Over time , these lead to a loss of connection between which ultimately leads to . An area often affected is the , which plays a key role in memory and learning . 2 There are different types of dementia . Some types of dementia are ? restricted blood flow to the brain . This can be caused by long term high blood pressure ( ) , severe hardening of the arteries ( ) , ( blockage in blood flow to the brain ) , or a . When the brain does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients , nerve cells can become damaged or die . Lewy bodies are abnormal proteins that appear in nerve cells and impair nerve functioning , leading to . Another type is ( FTD ) , also called Frontotemporal ( FTLD ) , which mainly affects behaviour , personality , and language . People with this type of dementia may show decreased , apathy , or changes in . They might also show meaning they may have repetitive actions or speech .