Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning‚ which means the loss of the ability to think‚ remember‚ or reason‚ as well as behavioral abilities‚ to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Signs and symptoms of dementia result when once-healthy neurons (nerve cells) in the brain stop working‚ lose connections with other brain cells‚ and die. While everyone loses some neurons as they age‚ people with dementia experience far greater loss. Researchers are still
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SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in children’s and young people’s settings Diversity Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in society. These differences need to be recognised and respected. Differences can be related to: Gender Ethnicity Social background Race Cultural background Religion and Beliefs Family structure Disabilities Sexuality Appearance Age Economic Status The importance of diversity in an early years setting is that children
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion What is Equality? Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law‚ namely the key areas of race‚ gender‚ disability‚ religion or belief‚ sexual orientation
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Frontotemporal dementia is a group of disorders caused by progressive cell degeneration in the brain’s frontal lobes or its temporal lobes. The cell damage caused by frontotemporal dementia leads to tissue shrinkage and reduced function in the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes‚ which control planning and judgment; emotions‚ speaking and understanding speech and certain types of movement. In those younger than age 65‚ FTD may account for up to 20 to 50 percent of dementia cases. People usually develop
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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 average life span for humans have increased significantly over time. During the 1900‚ an individual is expected to live until the age of 31. However as of 2010‚ the average global life span clocks in at more than double at 67.2 years old. The hike in average life span has since been instrumental in the increase of people who are suffering from some form of dementia. According to statistics‚ Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Moreover‚ 5.1 million people
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Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people Legislation and codes of practice Disability discriminations act 1995 Disability discriminations act 2005 Special educational needs and disability act 2001 Race relations 2000 Children’s act 1989 Children’s act 2004 Educations act 1996 Equality act 2010 Importance of supporting the rights of children and young people to participation and equality of access Every pupil has a right to a curriculum that is broad‚ balanced and
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Understanding Dementia Dementia is not a disease but a group of conditions resulting from a disease such as Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia or a group of symptoms which may result from age‚ brain injury‚ confusion‚ difficulty in performing day to day or familiar tasks‚ changes in personality‚ mood and behaviour. Dementia is a condition in which there’s a gradual loss of brain function‚ it is a decline in cognitive/intellectual functioning. Dementia causes permanent and progressive damage to
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Equality and Diversity is a term used in to define and champion equality‚ diversity and human rights in everyday living. It promotes and encourages equality of opportunity for all‚ giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential in inclusive practices and environments; that are free from prejudice and discrimination. The Equality Act 2006 states it is a lawful requirement for all public authorities to promote equality in their policies‚ guidelines and practices‚ thus having an impact
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Clinical History Comprehensive: Nursing Home‚ dementia‚ diarrhea DOB: 3-17-13 March 14‚ 1995 ANNUAL H&P DICTATION – Completed/Dictated 3-9-95 CODE STATUS: DNR/DNI This resident is an 81-year-old gentleman who is pleasant and cooperative but not a good historian due to his dementia. Chief complaint: Resident has been having diarrhea according to his records for the past week‚ since the 24th of February. He has been having two to three large loose brown stools per day primarily
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