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This 4 page paper gives an overview to the problems with dementia and the role of the physician. Impacts which occur socially, economically and psychologically are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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climbed the greatest heights in the world, or gone to the deepest depths of the ocean, it can still be said that one of the worlds greatest challenges still lies
within the confines of our own minds. To that end, and where dementia is concerned, one has to understand what the role of physician must be, to what extent dementia
affects all facets of life, and in the long run, what can be done to increase awareness and understanding of those who suffer from dementia. INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE Most reports
indicate that more than a million people in the United States, alone, suffer from severe dementia with another one to five million people experiencing mild to moderate dementia(Agronin 2003). From
most of the charts presented, it would seem that a great deal of those suffering from dementia fall into the demographic range of over age sixty-five. This number also seems
to double for every five years above the age of sixty-five(Agronin 2003). Likewise, in a longitudinal study it was shown that the prevalence of dementia has increased over several
decades(Williams 2002). This could be for several reasons, including the fact that life expectancy has increased, therefore increasing the demographic most often affected. Other reasons for increased prevalence may be
attributed to the increased sophistication of the diagnostic methodologies, technology, and increased understanding. WHY IS CONDITION UNDERREPORTED There are several factors which seem to impact the reporting and accurate
diagnosing of dementia in the United States. One of the more prevalent factors is that of social stigmas. Mental illness is still discussed behind closed doors. It is often viewed
as a shortcoming, or a weakness in a family. Men, especially, who are affected may be more disinclined to seek help as women, allowing for an underreporting of dementia to
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