Unit 365 Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia. A1 Describe the causes of all the different types of Dementia Alzheimer’s disease: The brain is a very complex organ and it is divided up into different areas that control bodily functions. The brain contains at least 100 billion cells. In dementia some of these cells stop working. The part of the brain this occurs in will affect how that person thinks‚ remembers and communicates. Alzheimer’s disease‚ first
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4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is The learner can: 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ 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. Outcome 2 Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia The learner can: 1. Outline the medical model of dementia 2. Outline the social model of dementia 3. Explain
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DEMENTIA The purpose of this essay is to look at dementia in details and get a clear understanding of the level at which this condition affects the society and how it raises public health concern. According to the NHS Choices (2010)‚ Dementia is said to be a condition that carries a group of related symptoms‚ associated with an ongoing decline in the performance of the brain and its abilities. This condition affects the individual’s memory‚ thinking‚ language‚ and understanding together with judgment
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Understand the process and experience of dementia DEM 301 Outcome 1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease This is the most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease‚ the chemistry and structure of the brain changes‚ leading to the death of brain cells. Vascular dementia If the oxygen supply to the brain fails‚ brain cells may die. The symptoms of vascular dementia can occur either suddenly‚ following a stroke‚ or over time‚ through a series of small
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DEM209: Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Learner name: Hilly Binyon 1. Understand the importance of equality‚ diversity and inclusion when working with individuals with dementia 1.1 Explain what is meant by:- * Diversity – literally means difference. Care settings reflect the diversity of the population at large. Service users within a care setting could be male or female‚ heterosexual or homosexual and age may range from the young to the very elderly. Each person
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NVQ 2 25/3/15 Kym Barratt Unit 13 Dementia Awareness 1. 1.1 Dementia describes a group of chronic degenerative conditions of brain function. The type of dementia will determine the areas of the brain that are affected and its’ progression. It typically affects memory‚ communication skills‚ personality and reasoning. 1.2 The key functions of the brain affected by dementia are memory‚ ability to make decisions‚ ability to use reason and logic‚ personality‚ ability to communicate and
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Dementia and Ethical Issues HCS-545 April 09‚ 2012 Cheryl Bly Dementia Ethical Issues Growing old and losing the ability to function independently is inevitable. Aging is a part of life. As adults grow old‚ they need increased assistance with daily living skills. The elderly may need assistance with finances‚ cooking‚ washing clothes‚ and cleaning. However‚ many Americans are not only aging but also acquiring dementia. In a recent study from the funded by the National
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Dem201 Dementia awareness 1.1.1 explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease‚ which is a specific change in the brain‚ dementia is more of a generic term that can include many conditions and various causes. 1.1.2 describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia temporal lobe =
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Unit 4222- 237 Dementia Awareness Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is 1. Explain what is meant by the term dementia. The term dementia is used to describe an illness that affects the memory. Patients can suffer from forgetfulness‚ loss of memory and the inability to remember new information. As well as being unable to speak and be understood by others and be unable to carry out general tasks. Patients can also suffer from mood changes and all reasoning. Verbal communication can also become
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Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care UNIT 101 Michelle Hoskins Unit 101 - Understand the process and experience of dementia Outcome 1 - Understand the neurology of dementia Part 1 Dementia is a term that describes a serious deterioration in mental function. There are many different causes of dementia. The following are a range of causes of dementia: Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It is caused by certain nerve cells within the brain dying and deterioration
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