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Explore the triggers and core symptoms like paranoia, depression, hallucination, memory impairment, and refusal for care in a case study of Mr. Suzuki, a writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Learn about BPSD and ways to address issues related to cognitive decline. Discover how to provide better care and support for individuals with dementia.
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Who knows what triggers of “Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia? Junko Owatari June 5th, 2016 7 – 8:30pm
Core featuring symptoms and BPSD the The paranoia The depression The hallucination Core featuring symptoms memory impairment disorientation aphasia The refusal for caring Judgement impairment , agnosia The wondering (The roaming) apraxia The act and word of violence deficit in executive function BPSD
Case study of Mr. Suzuki • Mr. Suzuki • A writer • 85 years old • Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2012. • Moderate dementia • He has impaired memory and disorientation • He has topographical disorientation
One day, Suddenly,Mr.Suzuki started wonderingevery afternoon Family member could not understand why Mr. Suzuki started wondering.
Curiously, The wondering occurred for limited time
Someday Taro found the reason! Oh! I got it!!
Nobody in the family could figure that out except for Taro. Taro could explore the inside of Grandpa’s mind. Noisy!
Health Problems as: Pain, Constipation, Insomnia, Hunger Problems caused by disease or drugs Mentally disorderedas: Sorrow, Anger, Lonliness BPSD Unpleasant feeling Noise, brightness, smell, temperature differences Social relations problems: Especially with Family members, Care givers Differences between old life habit and current life style Unconfortable living environment Gap of activities. (What he/she wants to do, what he/she can do Dementia Care Network :Social welfare corporation Yokufukai: Himotoki hand book
For your loved family, or the people with dementia you care..