Old adult and dementia

Old and Adult Dementia Your Name Course and Section Professor’s Name February 21, 2024 Dementia is a very public health objection in the UK, and it is the most devastating condition that puts much pressure on men and women of working age. Described by an imminent onset of memory loss, deterioration of thinking abilities, and also impaired autonomy, dementia affects the geriatric population more than the other age cohorts (von Guten et al., 2019). The condition of dementia for older adults is not just a health issue but a societal concern, having a very high percentage of implications in the healthcare systems, family affairs, and also the elaborate social structure (Holecki et al., 2020). With the aging of individuals, the likelihood of dementia development rises significantly, imposing a very moral and financial burden on the individuals, families, and also the society. The complexity of dementia requires a comprehensive grasp of its strained intricacies - the causal agents from the socioeconomic constructs, the medical practitioners' role in the early detection and implementation of the necessary interventions, and the need to create supportive environments for the affected patients (Wittenberg et al., 2020). This statement points out that tackling the dementia problem needs the combined efforts of the policymakers, the healthcare providers, the caregivers, and also the local communities to control its effects and to give a high quality of life to those with the disease. One of the main reasons for choosing dementia as a focal health issue for older adults necessitates a deeper understanding of its different and unique impact on individuals' families' healthcare systems and society. Given the prevalence of dementia in the adult population, attention can help to reduce the number of people affected. It is vital to remember that the prevalence of dementia and its serious consequences for older people highlights the need to focus efforts and resources on this disease (Aranda et al., 2021). Furthermore, in the UK, the demographic trend toward an older population is considerably more evident, with forecasts predicting that the number of persons aged 65 and up will increase dramatically in the following decades. Despite these trends, the current age-related dementia trend is being highlighted by the rise of age-related conditions in which dementia stands out because of its complexity and the profound challenges it poses (George & Whitehouse, 2021). The implications of this demographic transition are far-reaching, not only affecting healthcare delivery and social services but also economic structures and family relations . The condition's status further underscores the significance of focusing on dementia among older adults as the leading cause of death in the UK. According to Alzheimer's Society (2024), dementia surpasses other causes of death, highlighting its impact on mortality and the healthcare system. However, the challenge of dementia extends beyond mortality rates. The ongoing loss of cognitive abilities like memory, attention, and reasoning impacts practically every area of an individual's life, resulting in a loss of independence and the need for extensive support and care (Holecki et al., 2020). Having dementia means having a great burden for the family as well as for the caregivers, with physical, emotional, and financial strains widely documented. Caregivers often experience high levels of stress, depression, and burnout, reflecting the intense demands of caring for someone with dementia. The painful image of someone's mental health deteriorating day after day emphasizes the importance of strong support networks for both caregivers and patients (Chan et al., 2021). Looking through the perspective of a health care service, dementia is a very tough concern to deal with since it is a long-term problem and the care needed is very complex. The state requires medical attention not only but also broad social support, such as personal hygiene, assistance with daily activities, and psychosocial intervention. Different areas of life of people with dementia require a combined effort to manage this from different sectors such as health, care of social, and community (Wang & Song, 2022). At present, a lot has been done in this country to take care of the needs of persons with dementia through long-term programs like the National Dementia Strategy (NDS), which calls for an increase in diagnostics, care quality, and support for families and carers. (World Health Organization, 2023). On the flip side, the disease is entirely unforeseeable, and as it is constantly changing, the increased number of those affected needs continuous reassessment and revision of these methods. Wittenberg et al. (2019) showed that in case the older adult population is expected to grow as suggested, and in line with that, dementia cases are likely to increase; there is a need for health specialists and policymakers to step up their efforts in that direction. In the world of healthcare, treating patients with dementia is complicated and unexpected, which means covering medical treatment, social assistance, and even personal care that stresses more on diverse and integrated approaches to serve this vulnerable group successfully. Consideration of this approach should not be restricted to the direct impacts of dementia on individuals but the consequences on the entire society, including the burden on the healthcare systems as well as the economic costs associated with long-term care (Aranda et al., 2021). The social determinants of health become particularly important when tackling the multiple factors that lead to dementia in the elderly. These determinants practically influence the development of dementia, and the social and built environments factor in the trend of dementia (Ho et al., 2020). SES (Socioeconomic status) The relationship between SES (Socioeconomic status) and dementia is multifaceted because it accounts for factors such as access to education, lifestyle choices, and healthcare services. People belonging to low SES are conspicuously susceptible to dementia, a representation of health inequalities existing in society at large. Insufficient educational opportunities contribute to dwindling cognitive reserve, consequently enhancing the risk of cognitive loss (Li et al., 2023). Moreover, a link to a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, smoking, etc., which are common in lower socioeconomic status (SES), is often seen, previously established as dementia risk factors (Lang, 2021). An issue of dementia, especially health outcomes, is dete...