Nvq 3
4222-366
Outcome 1 1. Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition. * A person with dementia may no longer recognise the food in front of them. They may struggle to use a knife and fork as co-ordination becomes difficult. The person may not open their mouths as food approaches and may need reminding to do so. Food may be difficult to chew or swallow or they may not accept assistance with eating. 2. Explain how poor nutrition can make the symptoms of dementia worse and increase the risk of infections and other illness. * Poor nutrition not only worsens the symptoms of dementia, but increases the chance of Alzheimer’s sufferer needing hospitalization or institutionalization. Studies show that institutionalized residents with dementia found that fifty percent of them had calorie and protein malnutrition. And if a person has protein malnutrition this directly affect the immune system’s ability to fight infection. 3. Outline how other health and emotional conditions may affect the nutritional needs of an individual with dementia. * Swallowing problems, Loss of appetite, Constipation, Overeating, under eating and Change in eating habits are some of conditions that affect the nutritional needs of people with dementia. * Depression –loss appetite can be sign of depression. Depression is very common; when someone becomes aware that they are in the early stages of dementia, feelings of despair and hopelessness are understandable. If the depression lifts the person’s appetite should return. * Physical discomfort- the person may be having problems with badly fitting dentures, sore gums or painful teeth, all of which will make eating uncomfortable. * Lack of exercise- if a person is not that active during the day, they may not feel hungry. * Damage to the brain- a person may not recognize the food and drink in front of them due to brain damage caused by
Outcome 1 1. Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition. * A person with dementia may no longer recognise the food in front of them. They may struggle to use a knife and fork as co-ordination becomes difficult. The person may not open their mouths as food approaches and may need reminding to do so. Food may be difficult to chew or swallow or they may not accept assistance with eating. 2. Explain how poor nutrition can make the symptoms of dementia worse and increase the risk of infections and other illness. * Poor nutrition not only worsens the symptoms of dementia, but increases the chance of Alzheimer’s sufferer needing hospitalization or institutionalization. Studies show that institutionalized residents with dementia found that fifty percent of them had calorie and protein malnutrition. And if a person has protein malnutrition this directly affect the immune system’s ability to fight infection. 3. Outline how other health and emotional conditions may affect the nutritional needs of an individual with dementia. * Swallowing problems, Loss of appetite, Constipation, Overeating, under eating and Change in eating habits are some of conditions that affect the nutritional needs of people with dementia. * Depression –loss appetite can be sign of depression. Depression is very common; when someone becomes aware that they are in the early stages of dementia, feelings of despair and hopelessness are understandable. If the depression lifts the person’s appetite should return. * Physical discomfort- the person may be having problems with badly fitting dentures, sore gums or painful teeth, all of which will make eating uncomfortable. * Lack of exercise- if a person is not that active during the day, they may not feel hungry. * Damage to the brain- a person may not recognize the food and drink in front of them due to brain damage caused by