Dementia in Older Adults

1. Introduce dementia in older adults.
2. Describe the progression of family/loved ones' acceptance of the diagnosis of their loved one with a serious, progressive dementia.
3. Differentiate between the reactions of spouse, children and longtime friend.
4. Explain the ways in which dementia affect their life.
5. Discuss the reactions of the individual who is diagnosed with dementia? What impacts the manner in which the patient reacts to the diagnosis?
6. In what ways, you might approach someone with dementia? Discuss how it has impacted you and your perception of life?

Please answer all 6 questions asked above.