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Problems with the elderly - Coggle Diagram
Problems with the elderly
Mental Disabilities :
PTSD
PTSD is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event either experiencing it or witnessing it
Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event
Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better
If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD
Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease is one of 200 types of dementia
More than 800,000 people in Britain have dementia today, and that number is growing
Unfortunately, most are diagnosed too late for treatment and researchers have been working for years to find a way to prevent this happening
Alzheimer's causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes affect a person's ability to function
Alzheimer's disease and other progressive dementias are life-altering and eventually fatal conditions for which curative therapy is not available
Depression
Depression is a low mood that lasts for weeks or months and affects your daily life
Symptoms of depression include feeling unhappy or hopeless, low self-esteem and finding no pleasure in things you usually enjoy
Treatment for depression usually involves a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicines
Many things can cause depression such as stressful events, personality, family history and giving birth
The 3 main causes of depression in older people are poor physical health, social isolation and loss
Physical Disabilities
Epilepsy
Epilepsy usually starts in very young people or people over 60, and it can be caused by damage to the brain
The main treatment for epilepsy is medicine to stop seizures
There are lots of possible symptoms of epilepsy seizures, including uncontrollable shaking or losing awareness of things around you
Epilepsy is a group of non-communicable neurological disorders characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures
It's often not clear what causes epilepsy. Sometimes it runs in families or is caused by damage to the brain from things like a severe head injury
Visual Impairment
Guide dogs can help you get around, and provide both a sense of independence and companionship
One of the simplest options is to use a magnifying device that can make print appear bigger to help you read
In the UK alone, there are around 2 million people living with sight loss
Only 5% of 'blind' people can't see anything. Visual impairments can be caused by a multitude of factors
Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common, particularly as you get older. See a GP if you have problems with your hearing. It could be caused by something that can be easily treated
Sometimes someone else might notice problems with your hearing before you do
If you have permanent hearing loss, a specialist will often recommend hearing aids. These will not make your hearing perfect, but they make sounds louder and clearer
Loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Noise from lawn mowers, snow blowers, or loud music can damage the inner ear and result in permanent hearing loss. Loud noise also contributes to tinnitus
Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. Hearing loss may be present at birth or acquired at any time afterwards