Cognitive Impairment and Disorders

Cognitive impairment refers to difficulties with cognitive functions such as thinking, remembering, and problem-solving.

The causative theories of cognitive impairment include genetic factors, brain injury, and neurodegenerative disorders. Risk factors include aging, family history of cognitive impairment, and certain medical conditions.

Dementia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive decline in cognitive function, including memory loss, impaired reasoning, and personality changes. Amnestic disorder is a subtype of dementia characterized by significant memory impairment without other cognitive deficits.

<p>The types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. The types of amnestic disorders include amnestic mild cognitive impairment and amnestic syndrome due to a general medical condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treatment modalities for dementia and amnestic disorder include medication management, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, and supportive care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers