DEM 312
Anna Pawlowska
Dem 312
Understand and enable positive interaction and communication with 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, Vascular Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Parkinson’s.
Dementia affects an individual’s capacity to remember and recognise things, as well as lose their ability to speak and understand speech. It also affects their motor skills. All of these factors combined can make it extremely difficult for a person with dementia to communicate.
Stages of dementia :
No impairment. At this stage, there are no obvious signs of dementia and people are still able to function independently.
Very mild. Dementia signs are barely noticeable and simply appear to be the kind of forgetfulness associated with aging — such as misplacing keys but finding them again after some searching.
Mild. At this stage, patients are “usually able to do basic activities of daily living,” says Shah — which means they can perform their daily routines, such as getting up, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, and so on, without difficulty.
Moderate. At this stage patients have “trouble doing routine tasks that they always did, such as cooking, laundry, or using the phone,” explains Shah.
Moderately severe. At this stage, dementia patients will need some assistance with their day-to-day activities.
Severe. “Caregivers have to help a lot more with day-to-day activities” at this stage, says Shah.
Very severe. This is the final stage of the disease. Symptoms of dementia during this stage include: Loss of
Dem 312
Understand and enable positive interaction and communication with 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, Vascular Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Parkinson’s.
Dementia affects an individual’s capacity to remember and recognise things, as well as lose their ability to speak and understand speech. It also affects their motor skills. All of these factors combined can make it extremely difficult for a person with dementia to communicate.
Stages of dementia :
No impairment. At this stage, there are no obvious signs of dementia and people are still able to function independently.
Very mild. Dementia signs are barely noticeable and simply appear to be the kind of forgetfulness associated with aging — such as misplacing keys but finding them again after some searching.
Mild. At this stage, patients are “usually able to do basic activities of daily living,” says Shah — which means they can perform their daily routines, such as getting up, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, and so on, without difficulty.
Moderate. At this stage patients have “trouble doing routine tasks that they always did, such as cooking, laundry, or using the phone,” explains Shah.
Moderately severe. At this stage, dementia patients will need some assistance with their day-to-day activities.
Severe. “Caregivers have to help a lot more with day-to-day activities” at this stage, says Shah.
Very severe. This is the final stage of the disease. Symptoms of dementia during this stage include: Loss of