Questions Unit 21 Understand the process and experience of dementia Q.1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other. When brain cells cannot communicate normally‚ thinking‚ behaviour and feelings can be affected. The brain has many distinct regions‚ each of which is responsible for different functions (for example‚ memory‚ judgment and movement). When cells in
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4222 - 237 Dementia Awareness Learning outcomes: 1 Understand what dementia is 2 Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia 3 Know the most common types of dementia and their causes 4 Understand factors relating to an individuals experience of dementia Resources Information and research on different forms of dementia Outcome 1 Write a definition of the term ‘dementia’. O1.1 Dementia is the significant
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Unit 50: Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks Learning Outcome 1: Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm 1.1 What is the impact of the Mental Health Act‚ and the Mental Incapacity Act (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) on individuals who are living with the experience of dementia; with regards to minimising the risks of harm
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Dementia Awareness Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss‚ confusion‚ mood changes and difficulty with day-to-day tasks. There are many causes of dementia. The brain‚ along with the spinal cord‚ makes up the central nervous system‚ and it is this that controls all of our body’s functions. Within the brain there are billions of nerve cells that are known as neurons. These neurons communicate with each other and with other parts of the body by sending
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The difference between alcohol dementia and dementia is that alcohol dementia is a form of dementia caused by a long term use of alcohol and excessively drinking to the point where the individual suffers from memory loss due to neurological damage to the brain. With dementia there is the person does not suffer from alcohol abuse. Alcohol dementia can cause very serious brain complications and ten percent of patients diagnosed with alcohol dementia have a history of extended alcohol abuse. People
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forms of dementia can affect the way an individual communicates. All forms of dementia can affect the way a person communicates‚ so in time they may have to find different ways of expressing themselves and their feelings. As a carer your non-verbal communication will become important‚ your body language‚ facial expressions‚ gestures‚ eye contact and tone of voice will have to be taken into account when you are communicating with a sufferer. In the early stages of some forms of dementia people may
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Name: Queenbe Rose Losaria Unit Title: 366-Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia. Learner statement Assessor Use Only- Assessment Criteria Met Learner to provide narrative under each statement of how they meet the criteria. You must provide answers to each question that allow your assessor to properly assess what work duties you are doing or what role you have within your work. It expected that you would need approximately 300 words per question. The more
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assignment is to write about a comprehensive discussion on a chosen client with a specific illness. I have chosen to write about Mary whom suffers with dementia and is cared for in her home. I will describe the range of needs of the older person and my understanding and application of concept associated with caring for an older person with Dementia. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe various conditions which cause brain cells to die‚ leading to the progressive deterioration in memory
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Individual Analysis Paper Albert Sherman September 30‚ 2011 MGMT 320-52 Robert J. Niemi‚ Ph. D 1. What is the brief history of the company and its line of business is it involved in? Background/History: The field of Social Services happens to be one of the many areas in the State of Minnesota that provide serves to people with Developmental Disabilities and also mental health/behavioral. It can be further complicated by the overwhelming number of service options‚ multiple home
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1.1 DESCRIBE WHAT IS MEANT BY A PERSON CENTERED APPROACH It is a term used when describing good dementia care and also best practice in advocacy. It recognises a person’s individuality‚ their personal history and personality. It seeks to understand the world from the individual’s perspective. When a person behaves in a way that is difficult‚ aggressive or inappropriate it is the role of others to try to understand why the person is behaving in that way‚ especially if they are unable to explain
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