1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases and conditions. Symptoms are progressive and degenerative and as more brain cell get damaged or die‚ a gradual loss of memory and decline in other intellectual functions which affects a person’s ability to remember‚ make rational judgments or communicate and is serious enough to interfere with performing the tasks of daily life. There
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The Different Types and Affects of Schizophrenia Approximately 2.4 million Americans are affected with Schizophrenia. Currently one percent of that population develops Schizophrenia at some point in their lifetime (National Women’s Health Research Center) (web 3 June 2010) . Schizophrenia is when an individuals thinking‚ emotions‚ and behavior is impaired. If untreated‚ Schizophrenics will soon start to make a person withdraw from interactions with others and will eventually they will not be
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4222-237/DEM 201 Dementia Awareness Outcome 1 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a long term condition that mainly affects people over the age of 65 although there are forms of dementia that can affect people younger than this. The term dementia covers a range of symptoms‚ the combination of which depends on the type of dementia and the parts of the brain that are affected. 2. Explain what the key functions of the brain are that are affected by dementia Frontal lobe –
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Outcome 1. Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia. 1. Explain what is meant by the terms Diversity: This means difference and peoples differences are varied. Race‚ culture‚ age‚ marital status‚ politics and religion is all what makes us an individual. Anti-discriminatory practice: Action taken to prevent discrimination against people on the grounds of race‚ class‚ gender‚ disability etc. Anti-discriminatory practice promotes equality by
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Rachel Fry - P2- Explain the potential effects of five different life factors on the development of an individual. Life Factors There are five life factors that can effect a person’s growth and development‚ these are; • Genetic • Biological • Environmental • Socioeconomic • Lifestyle Genetic Factors Determinism/Choice and Interaction Determinism is the belief that your future is fixed or determined‚ either by what you have genetically inherited or by your social environment
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‘Casehistory: Alison (head injury)’ Learning Objectives: - AO1: Respond to texts critically and imaginatively‚ select and evaluate textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations. - AO2: Explain how language‚ structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas‚ themes and settings. ( Pre-reading activity Here is a riddle for you… Who do you think would be ‘…my husband’s wife’? ______________________________________________________________ ___________
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young people’s settings. 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting. We need to build relationships with the children and young people that we work with‚ their families and colleagues to enable us to work effectively. Relationships and communication skills are closely linked‚ as good communication will help to build good relationships. Relationships are influenced by the way we communicate this not only includes the language we use and how we listen to others but also
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Unit 8 ( Promote Communication in Health‚ Social care or children’s and young people’s setting) 1.1 Different reasons people communicate: There are different reasons why people communicate in work settings which are listed below. We communicate to express our needs(physical or emotional needs): As adults we express our needs and feelings and we also allow children to and young people to do the same because when children are not allowed
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in our everyday lives‚ it is very critical that we look into ways to improve and also understand ways communication can be harmed. There are various ways in which communication can be influenced whether it is beneficial or detrimental. Specifically‚ immigration and cultural diversity are two of the harmful things that cause negative effects on communication. Immigration and cultural diversity in the US often lead to several different conflicts for communication between Americans and immigrants
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Human activities that may affect water ecosystems such as oceans FISHING Reducing the fish communities in rivers and oceans‚ destructive fishing techniques can also cause water pollution and damage to coral and other aquatic life. Destructive fishing techniques involve the use of dynamite or cyanide; trawling in coral-rich ecosystems; bottom trawls that are dragged along the ocean floor‚ also disrupt and damage critical habitats. DUMPING Coastal communities have long used oceans as dumping grounds
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