Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) occurs in the brain and is considered one of the most common dementias. This condition is a rare disease in which doctors find hard to diagnose because it is so similar to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It is most commonly diagnosed to males that are over the age of sixty and or either have family members with LBD or Parkinson’s. “LBD a rare disease that affects an estimated 1.4 million in the United States” (Lbda). After this disease is diagnosed the patients do not
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Dementia is a progressive disorder that is characterised by the deterioration of memory and one of the other cognitive abilities such as language or skilled movements[1]. Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that has many similar features to other forms of dementia. However it is characterised by a distinct set of clinical symptoms such as visual hallucinations‚neuroleptic sensitivity‚ sleep disorders and parkinsonism. Lewy body dementia is a common form of dementia that come only second to
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Description The patient presents with dementia‚ poor posture (her chin close to her chest) and dislikes solids‚ there for has to be assisted to feed and chooses only to consume liquids. Her communication skills are also poor and doesn’t have the capacity to engage in a flowing conversation but has the ability to answer a question using the words ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or by saying individual words. I was given the task of feeding the patient at lunch time as she requires one to one support at meal times
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517‚ LEAD PERSON CENTRED PRACTICE 1.1‚ EXPLAIN PERSON-CENTRED PRACTICE. Person centred practice are ways of commissioning‚ providing and organising services rooted in listening to what people want‚ to help them live in their communities as they choose. These approaches work to use resource flexibly designed around what is important to an individual from their own perspective and work to remove any cultural and organisational barriers. People are not simply placed in pre-existing services and
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happening to my Grandma. She has been diagnosed with vascular dementia and it has been detrimental to her life and her mind‚ and I hate to think about what it will do to her in the future. She is 80 years old and is still able to live alone‚ however her son lives across the road from her. Other than having dementia‚ she is a healthy person. She has always been a caring and loving person that has always taken care of others. Dementia has drastically changed her life. She has always been very caring
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Learning The Introduction of Computer Coaching Software to the NVQ Level 2 & 3 Football Coaching Courses It is my belief that the introduction of coaching software to the football coaching courses‚ which are currently running at Bournville College‚ would be beneficial to the students in many ways. We currently expect students to design and develop their own coaching session template‚ as stated in the guidelines of the NVQ curriculum. Although this is an important part of the students learning
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1.1 Explain the importance of multi-agency working and integrated working? When children are growing up they may require the use of different services therefore it is important for these services to work together so that they can help promote the child’s development‚ health and other life skills. When working with new children it is important that you integrate them successfully by making them feel welcome. Working with other agencies could for example make sure that a child in a wheel chair arrives
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Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice Professional development must be viewed as a continuous process where knowledge‚ understanding and skills are being updated and improved to meet the ever-changing demands of the service and the service users. Legislation‚ research and enquiry findings‚ government policies‚ initiatives and guidance all impact on how care is delivered. As a manager we are responsible for ensuring we are up to date with all the changes that affect
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Table of contents Introduction Health and safety legislation at Upperchurch community childcare and detailed check list. Role and Responsibilities of childcare worker Indoor and outdoor safety at Upperchurch community childcare including signs and symptoms of an unwell child. Overall well being of child in Upperchurch community childcare menu’s for one day Critical evaluation of health and safety issues at Upperchurch community childcare. Conclusions Recommendations Bibliography
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Dementia * Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. * It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Explanation: * Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability
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