PN155 Rasmussen College Degenerative Cognitive Disorder Assignment

Submit a paper describing a client, family member, or other individual you know who has a degenerative cognitive disorder. Possible conditions include Vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, AIDS-related dementia and delirium, among others. Include at least two APA citations from sources that provide information for this paper:

• Introduce the person with a brief social and medical history. What were the events leading up to the diagnosis? How did the person find out about the condition?

• Describe the disorder. What are the risk factors for the disorder?

• How is the condition diagnosed? Include any cognitive assessments, lab tests, or other medical exams.

• Describe treatment options. These may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, environmental adaptations, nursing interventions, and referrals to support groups.

• Conclude with an update about the person you chose to discuss. Is this a reversible, treatable condition or an irreversible condition? What was the outcome?

• You may choose your material from the textbook or from other sources.

• It is expected that this essay will be 2-3 pages in length (not including the title page), double-spaced. Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion and proper APA citations from any source material you use, including your text.