before you make a decision and still respect it. 1.2 Compare the experience of dementia for an individual who has acquired it as an older person with the experience of an individual who has acquired it as a younger person. Younger people with dementia may have different needs to people aged over 65 requiring a different type of service or a response appropriate to their age. In general‚ younger people with dementia are more likely to: Be in work at the time of diagnosis‚ have dependent children
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Unit 52 - Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care Practice 1. Understand that each individual’s experience of dementia is unique 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage. People’s customs and religious practices are very important to them. It defines who they are. Some like their dietary needs met regarding not eating pork‚ or being a vegetarian or pescaterian so this needs to be adhered to. Some people would only like people of their own sex handling
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individuals who have dementia Unit Accreditation Ref Level Credit value Y/601/4693 3 4 Learning outcomes The learner will: 1. Understand the factors that can affect interactions and communication of individuals with dementia Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates 1.2 Explain how physical and mental health factors may need to be considered when communicating with an individual who has dementia 1.3 Describe how
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DEM 301 Understand the process and experience of Dementia |Title |DEM 301 Understand the process and experience of Dementia | |Level |3 | |Credit value |3 | |Learning
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Unit 365 Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia. A1 Describe the causes of all the different types of Dementia Alzheimer’s disease: The brain is a very complex organ and it is divided up into different areas that control bodily functions. The brain contains at least 100 billion cells. In dementia some of these cells stop working. The part of the brain this occurs in will affect how that person thinks‚ remembers and communicates. Alzheimer’s disease‚ first
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4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is The learner can: 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ 2. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia 3. Explain why depression‚ delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia. Outcome 2 Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia The learner can: 1. Outline the medical model of dementia 2. Outline the social model of dementia 3. Explain
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DEMENTIA The purpose of this essay is to look at dementia in details and get a clear understanding of the level at which this condition affects the society and how it raises public health concern. According to the NHS Choices (2010)‚ Dementia is said to be a condition that carries a group of related symptoms‚ associated with an ongoing decline in the performance of the brain and its abilities. This condition affects the individual’s memory‚ thinking‚ language‚ and understanding together with judgment
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Understand the process and experience of dementia DEM 301 Outcome 1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease This is the most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease‚ the chemistry and structure of the brain changes‚ leading to the death of brain cells. Vascular dementia If the oxygen supply to the brain fails‚ brain cells may die. The symptoms of vascular dementia can occur either suddenly‚ following a stroke‚ or over time‚ through a series of small
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DEM209: Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Learner name: Hilly Binyon 1. Understand the importance of equality‚ diversity and inclusion when working with individuals with dementia 1.1 Explain what is meant by:- * Diversity – literally means difference. Care settings reflect the diversity of the population at large. Service users within a care setting could be male or female‚ heterosexual or homosexual and age may range from the young to the very elderly. Each person
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Dementia and Ethical Issues HCS-545 April 09‚ 2012 Cheryl Bly Dementia Ethical Issues Growing old and losing the ability to function independently is inevitable. Aging is a part of life. As adults grow old‚ they need increased assistance with daily living skills. The elderly may need assistance with finances‚ cooking‚ washing clothes‚ and cleaning. However‚ many Americans are not only aging but also acquiring dementia. In a recent study from the funded by the National
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