questions [Outcome 1] Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia 1.1- explain what is meant by the terms • diversity The Service Users i deliver care to are all different in many ways.This can be along the dimensions of gender‚ age‚ ethnicity‚ race‚ sexual orientation‚ socio-economic status‚ physical abilities‚ political beliefs‚ religious beliefs or other ideologies. This means that i have to be aware of a person’s individuality and respect
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experience of dementia DEM 301 3 3 22 31/03/2015 J/601/3538 Unit purpose and aim This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the understanding of how individuals may experience dementia. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand the neurology of dementia Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome Exemplification Dementia Syndrome Dementia caused by a combination of conditions‚ sometimes called a mixed dementia Causes of
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Dementia Dementia The word Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss‚ and difficulties with thinking‚ problem solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Dementia is progressive‚ meaning that the symptoms will gradually get worse. Dependent on which part of the brain is affected a person will present differently. Area of the Brain Key Functions that could be affected Frontal Lobe
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believed non-verbal communication can greatly improve the effectiveness of communication between individuals. SOLER shows that non-verbal communication can make the individual feel comfortable‚ secure and understood. It is mostly used in counselling‚ although it can be used anytime. Care practitioners use these theories as guidelines in order to effectively communicate with the service user and other practitioners and to demonstrate active listening. SOLER stands for: • S-Squarely face the person
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PAYAL SHAH DEM 301 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA WHAT ARE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease – The possible risk factors are increasing age‚ possible genetic link‚ being female and Down’s syndrome. Symptoms: word finding problems‚ forgetting how to do everyday activities‚ confusion‚ forgetting names of people‚ places and appointments ‚ mood swings and withdrawn. Vascular dementia – possible risk factors lifestyle( lack of exercise‚ too much alcohol
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within rules and regulations -Giving each individual their own privacy/dignity. -Making the individuals have their own independence‚ try to get them to do things themselves if they are capable of doing it. -Team work‚ working part as a team or within a team. -following the guidelines. 2. Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. Having a duty of care should guarantee the safeguarding of each individual in my care. Risk assessments; carrying out
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Often heard people complain why my face is not beautiful‚ why the weather is so bad‚ why I live in such a poor family ... why should we complain about it? Just like what Maya Angelou said:”if you don’t like something‚ change it. If you can’t change it‚ change your attitude. Don’t complain.” I remember I read an article about Helen Keller. The day she became blind and deaf she was only 18 months old! At the beginning she was really sad and very easy to get angry‚ but after a few weeks‚ she
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Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks Task 1 Key legislations such as Human rights act 1998 Mental capacity act 2005 Adults with incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 Mental health act 2007 The disability discrimination act 1995 Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 Carers (equal opportunities) act 2004 Are all laws put into place to help protect an individual from abuse whilst ensuring they can still for fill their right and maintain
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Contemporary Issues Young Carers and the psychosocial impact on their well-being: and the wider social impact of the role of young carers. To explore the complexities of young carers a definition must be offered. However‚ endeavours to find a clear definition of the term ‘Young Carer’ is difficult‚ due to the complexity and diversity surrounding the function. An encompassing definition of a young carer is ‘_ children and young persons under 18 who provide‚ or intend_ _ to provide‚ care
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Identify the reasons for partnerships with carers Working with carers is an essential aspect of work with children and young people because: • Gives the children a sense of security • Helps families to feel comfortable with sharing the child’s care • Encourages the sharing of information • Promotes discussion of issues affecting the child • Encourages the family to become involved in the settings activities • Contributes to a positive atmosphere in the setting • Fosters opportunities
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