Essays about: "dementia"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 138 essays containing the word dementia.

  1. 21. Skötselns roll för ett samspel mellan trygghet och biologisk mångfald i samhällsnära naturreservat : en fallstudie på Öresundsparken i Lomma kommun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Linnea Svensk; [2023]
    Keywords : trygghet; biologisk mångfald; skötsel; naturreservat;

    Abstract : Biologisk mångfald har stor betydelse för våra ekosystem och ekosystemtjänster, och bör finnas i åtanke vid utformning av naturreservat och andra grönområden. Men att enbart fokusera på biologisk mångfald i vegetation kan ha negativa konsekvenser för människors trygghet. READ MORE

  3. 22. Characterization of familial Alzheimer’s disease using unsupervised learningalgorithmsA data analysis of Alzheimer’s disease cases

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Tim Littau; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Familial Alzheimer's Disease (FAD) is characterized by an early onset, cognitive impairment and dementia. Besides the symptomatic characterization, FAD shows an abundance of amyloid beta and tau protein in the patients' brains. READ MORE

  4. 23. Meeting point - Kvicksund

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Elin Tystrand; [2022]
    Keywords : Kvicksund; Eskilstuna; elderly; preschool; courtyard; one story building;

    Abstract : Kvicksund is located in north west Eskilstuna and is an area with very unique conditions. It's an area that is both divided by the lake Mälaren but also by two municipalities: Västerås in the north and Eskilstuna in the south. In this area you are surrounded by nature while still having access to communications such as trains. READ MORE

  5. 24. Sex-specific pathological response to Traumatic Brain Injury

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Christopher Fry; [2022]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of leading causes of death in the world; survivors commonly exhibit behavioural changes and neurocognitive defects in the long-term. Following TBI, rapid changes in the neurovascular unit (NVU) occur as the permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB) increases and cerebral blood flow (CBF) becomes dysregulated. READ MORE

  6. 25. Caregivers' perceptions and experience of using robots for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Mei Shijie; Wang Qiping; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: With the continuous growth of the number of elderly people around the world, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease has increased simultaneously. In recent years, robots have been used in the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease in many countries. READ MORE