WORKSHOP: 4. What are the risk Factors that can make a person more prone to developing depression, dementia or delirium? Depression Genetic factors Family history Trauma / Stress Age / Gender Alcoholism/ Drugs Physical disabilities Inactivity Lonliness/ Isolation Dementia Sleep disorders Dementia Cerebrovascular injuries/accidents Depression Smoking Alcoholism Diet Sleep Social isolation Age Delirium Infection Sleep/stress Age Diet Dehydration (electrolyte imbalance) Depression Dementia Medication (NSAIADS / anaesthetics ) Renal failure (glucose, Na+, K+) 5. What is the most common type of dementia? Describe the underlying pathophysiology Alzheimer's disease: . cause is still unknown . proteins in the brain malfunction 4 toxic events L damage to neurons 4 improper / lose of neural connections - death of neurons