PSCH 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Meningitis, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Cerebrovascular Disease
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Most elderly do not have cognitive disorders. Prevalence has decreased over last 15 years. Possibly bcuz of improvement in diet, medical care, and education. The deterioration of cognitive abilities to the point of impaired functioning. A state of mental confusion involving disturbance in attention and awareness. Usually caused by some type of medical condition. Resulting in impaired social and occupational functioning. Often begins with difficulty remembering recent events. Deficits can be detected before impairment becomes obvious. Differentiated by severity of decline/impairment & ability to live independently. When referring to mnd, must specify what disorder is due to. Ex: neurocognitive disorder associated with alz dis. Usually begins with difficulty remembering recent events and learning new material. Apathy is common even before other symptoms are noticeable. Leads to disorientation: confusion regarding time, place, and identity. Full blown in one-third of the people with the disease. Protein filaments composed primarily of tau in axons of .
