Comparing Cognitive Changes

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GHA551 Biological And Psychological Aspects Of Aging GHA551 Biological And Psychological Aspects Of Aging

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  1. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that compares the following cognition syndromes and can serve as a guide or handout for interested parties:
    • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
    • Alzheimer's disease
    • Parkinson's disease

    Include the following in your paper:
    • Define each syndrome and how each is evaluated.
    • Describe specific factors and effects caused by each syndrome and the progression of the changes.
    • Indicate each syndrome's effect on family or peers, individual safety risks, and potential risks to society.
    • Determine how to prevent, overcome, delay, treat, or manage these impairments, including resources for support. Provide your assessment on whether current resources or services are adequate.
    • Summarize the similarities and differences of the syndromes.
    Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

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Running Head: COGNITIVE CHANGES

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Cognitive Changes
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COGNITIVE CHANGES

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As a person gets older, there are various dysfunctions that one goes through. These
dysfunctions take place at different levels. A person with cognitive impairment usually has
trouble grasping new things or even remembering anything. Such people have issues with proper
concentration for a long time. They cannot make a proper decision about themselves or other
people. The dysfunctions start being very mild but as age progresses, it becomes severe. Though
they might be able to continue with their daily chores, the cognitive changes continue to occur as
they progress in age. When some of the impairments become severe, they affect a person's ability
to even have control over the movement of their bodies. Some people even find it hard to
comprehend anything and it also affects their abilities in terms of speech and writing.
The first common type of cognitive dysfunction is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The
dysfunction causes a decline in how their memory functions. A patient may experience problems
ranging from their language to memory. They get a hard time with their thinking and making a
judgment. During the initial stages, it is difficult to remember important information with ease.
They might even forget some important appointments or recent events. As the dysfunction
progresses, it affects other skills other than the memory. It becomes difficult for one to ma...


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