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 and the ability to carry out everyday activities such as washing‚ dressing‚ eating‚ and completing complex tasks. Dementia may also affect
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Delirium vs. Dementia Dementia is an irreversible state of cognitive impairment and short term memory loss related to organic brain disease most commonly Alzheimer’s disease or multiple cerebral infarcts. Delirium is a state of cognitive impairment and confusion usually of recent onset related to another illness. There may also be clouding of consciousness. Delirium is an organic mental disorder that causes confusion‚ disorientation‚ and memory loss. It is different than dementia in that is causes
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times it becomes crucial to focus on even the pretentious things which are ignored mostly. First‚ myth is that it is okay to treat an older adult as if they are young as a child. This is so common that there is even a term for it‚ called ‘elder speak’‚ even if it is done unintentionally‚ it is not okay to talk to an older adult as if they are a child; instead‚ it is patronizing and disdainful. The second myth is that most of the people think that personality changes with age‚ which is why there are so
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1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Learner answer 1 dementia is not a disease or illness its an overall term which describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memories or a persons other mental abilities which in turn can reduce a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. 2a Incorporating your assessment pack and using the diagram as a guide‚ describe the key functions of the brain that can be affected by dementia. a) Name area 1 of the brain and its key function
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As dementia progresses communication can be affected. Communication can be verbal‚ non-verbal including facial expressions or body language. Dementia affects the brain in different ways‚ causing disruption to the individual’s ability to communicate‚ each person is affected differently by dementia although the signs and symptoms of the disease are apparent. In the early stages of dementia it may be that the individual cannot think of the words they are wanting to use‚ losing their train of thought
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Dementia is mean‚ mind stealing disease that affects many elderly patients in different ways. It begins with forgetting small things like where you put your car keys‚ and escalates into forgetting yourself and your family. Many can function well with dementia for a period of time‚ but then generally have to transition into receiving help from family caregivers and/or nursing facilities such as nursing homes or assisted living. Dementia can turn a normal thinking person into an irrational person who
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Understand the process and experience of dementia (DEM 301) Level: 3 Credit value: 3 UAN: J/601/3538 Unit aim This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the understanding of how individuals may experience dementia. Learning outcomes There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1. Understand the neurology of dementia 2. Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia 3. Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person
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Dementia Awareness Unit 1. Explain what the term Dementia means 2. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia 3. Explain why depression‚ delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia 4. Outline the medical models of dementia 5. Outline the social models of dementia 6. Explain why dementia should be viewed as a disability 7. List the most common causes of dementia 8. Describe the likely signs and symptoms of the most common causes
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Unit 13: Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia Unit code: DEM 301 Unit reference number: J/601/3538 QCF level: 3 Credit value: 3 Guided learning hours: 22 Unit summary This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the understanding of how individuals may experience dementia. Learners taking the Dementia pathway in the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England must take this unit. Assessment requirements This unit must
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Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Dealing with Dementia and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through its three stages is often a daunting and distressing task. Most often relatives feel isolated and without help as if they were to be left alone‚ having no help to deal with the "unknown". They are also afraid of having to watch their loved ones become more and more distant‚ potentially losing a horrible battle with this disease. In order to help with this fear of the "unknown"
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