Unit 4222-237 Dementia awareness
Unit 4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201)
1.1
Dementia is a loss of brain function. If affects memory, thinking, language, judgement and behaviour. Dementia is progressive, so the symptoms will gradually get worse. In a later stage of dementia people will find it hard to carry out daily tasks and will come dependant on other people.
1.2
The key functions of the brain that is affected by dementia are:
· The Frontal lobe; which is to do with behaviour, the person’s personality, interpretation and feelings.
· The Parietal lobe; which is to do with language, special awareness and recognition.
· The Temporal lobe; which is to do with memory, speech and hearing.
· The Occipital lobe; which is do with the person’s vision.
· The Cerebellum; which is to do with balance, posture and movement.
1.3
Depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia because they share the same symptoms.
For example; an elderly lady who has a memory impairment may occasionally forget where she forgot things. She forgets names and sometimes calls her grandson by her son’s name. She might not be able to tell you something when ‘it’s on the tip of her tongue’. Some of these things could be symptoms of dementia but they could just be a memory impairment.
2.1
The medial model of dementia feels that it is more important to treat the disease rather than the person. It focuses on the impairment as the problem and seeks to create dependency.
2.2
The social model of dementia focus’ on the individual. And try’s to ensure the person’s capabilities are maintained. By learning about each person, the care and support can be designed appropriately for the individual’s needs.
2.3
Dementia should be classed as a disability because as the disease progresses, the more support the individual needs. They could be unaware of the medication they need to take, ensure that they are eating/drinking. Maintaining personal hygiene. Each individual with
1.1
Dementia is a loss of brain function. If affects memory, thinking, language, judgement and behaviour. Dementia is progressive, so the symptoms will gradually get worse. In a later stage of dementia people will find it hard to carry out daily tasks and will come dependant on other people.
1.2
The key functions of the brain that is affected by dementia are:
· The Frontal lobe; which is to do with behaviour, the person’s personality, interpretation and feelings.
· The Parietal lobe; which is to do with language, special awareness and recognition.
· The Temporal lobe; which is to do with memory, speech and hearing.
· The Occipital lobe; which is do with the person’s vision.
· The Cerebellum; which is to do with balance, posture and movement.
1.3
Depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia because they share the same symptoms.
For example; an elderly lady who has a memory impairment may occasionally forget where she forgot things. She forgets names and sometimes calls her grandson by her son’s name. She might not be able to tell you something when ‘it’s on the tip of her tongue’. Some of these things could be symptoms of dementia but they could just be a memory impairment.
2.1
The medial model of dementia feels that it is more important to treat the disease rather than the person. It focuses on the impairment as the problem and seeks to create dependency.
2.2
The social model of dementia focus’ on the individual. And try’s to ensure the person’s capabilities are maintained. By learning about each person, the care and support can be designed appropriately for the individual’s needs.
2.3
Dementia should be classed as a disability because as the disease progresses, the more support the individual needs. They could be unaware of the medication they need to take, ensure that they are eating/drinking. Maintaining personal hygiene. Each individual with