memory problems are serious‚ and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory‚ personality‚ and behavior may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia. Dementia seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is one of many types of dementia. The term dementia describes a group of symptoms
Premium Psychology Alzheimer's disease Cognition
individuals who have dementia (DEM312) 1.1 explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates. Loss of communication follows different patterns for different types of dementia‚ sometimes also varies by individual. It becomes increasingly more difficult for a person with dementia to communicate effectively‚ and this can vary from person to person‚ and by the type of dementia they have‚ and how far progressive it has become. Some of the different types of dementia include: Alzheimer’s
Premium Communication
COMMUNICATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA. OUTCOME 1. Dementia is a progressive illness that usually occurs over a period of time one of the earliest signs of dementia is problems with a persons memory‚ this can result in the individual behaving and communicating differently . Because there are so many different types of dementia the signs and symptoms of these can vary widely‚ because of this the communicating abilities of the individual will vary greatly each form of dementia will have certain symptoms
Premium Person Caregiver Individual
DEM302 Understand and Meet the Nutritional Requirements of Individuals with Dementia 1.1 Describe how cognitive‚ functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating‚ drinking and nutrition 1.2 Explain how poor nutrition can contribute to an individual’s experience of dementia 1.3 Outline how other health and emotional conditions may affect the nutritional needs of an individual with dementia 1.4 Explain the importance of recognising and meeting an individual’s
Free Nutrition UCI race classifications
daughter. Both of them stopped in their tracks‚ taking in the ransacked kitchen. Her daughter asked what had happened in here‚ but Judy couldn’t answer her. She was beside herself. Who could have possibly broken into her home and torn her kitchen apart? Dementia has reared its ugly head. Phil just wanted to pay for his Reuben. He had been out and about running errands and was very hungry. The young man behind the counter had tried to charge his debit card more than a few times‚ but to no avail the card
Premium Alzheimer's disease Cancer Health care
“the impact of early dementia an outdoor life”. Bennet (2001) is the framework that will be used to help structure the evaluation of this article‚ as it should then give an indication if the information is clearly justified or not. The study was carried out by four researchers: who have clearly stated their educational and professional back round in biographical notes Duggan et al (2008). The aim of the study was to determine if it is beneficial to sufferers of dementia to venture outdoors on
Premium Research Qualitative research
changes associated with dementia can affect eating‚ drinking and nutrition. * A person with dementia may no longer recognise the food in front of them. They may struggle to use a knife and fork as co-ordination becomes difficult. The person may not open their mouths as food approaches and may need reminding to do so. Food may be difficult to chew or swallow or they may not accept assistance with eating. 2. Explain how poor nutrition can make the symptoms of dementia worse and increase the
Premium Nutrition Malnutrition Obesity
Understand the common medications available to‚ and appropriate for‚ individuals with dementia. 1. Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia. Risperidone is used for delusions and hallucinations. Antipsychotic drugs can be used for up to 12 weeks. Antidepressants sertraline and citalopram are generally used for symptoms of aggression and agitation in people with dementia. Anti-Dementia Drugs Memantine is a safe treatment‚ with benefits for daily living and memory. Onepezil
Premium Antipsychotic Person Pharmacology
DEM 313 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Title DEM 313 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Level 3 Credit value 4 Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: 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 1.2 Compare the experience of dementia for an individual who has acquired it as an older person
Premium Tour de Georgia Individual UCI race classifications
Task: Questions to demonstrate your knowledge of the process and experience of Dementia. Scope of Task The following areas are to be covered / discussed / referred to in your answers: Causes of dementia. Types of memory impairment. How individuals process information. Other causes of behavioural changes. Personality changes. Changes in ability. Impact of diagnosis on individual and family. How to report signs of dementia. Wellbeing. Person centred approach to include dignity‚ respect‚ choices and
Premium Alzheimer's disease Traumatic brain injury Frontal lobe