Mavis (84years old), referred to you in the memory clinic for assessment of memory impairment. On the pre-clinic questionnaire she has reported a mild to moderate deterioration in all aspects of her...

Mavis (84years old), referred to you in the memory clinic for assessment of memory impairment. On the pre-clinic questionnaire she has reported a mild to moderate deterioration in all aspects of her cognition over the past six months. The patient herself acknowledges that there have been memory problems, but feels it is just her short-term memory that is an issue. She has been prescribed

Donepezil 10mg OD.

Question: With reference to dementia provide an exploration of this scenario. Please include discussion of the mechanism of action of Donepezil.