4222-237 Dementia Awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 understand what dementia is Explain what is meant by the term “dementia” (201.1.1) Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking‚ problem-solving or language. These changes are often small to start with‚ but for someone with dementia they have become severe enough to affect daily life. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases‚ such as Alzheimer’s disease‚ vascular dementia‚ Lewy
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to make the team more effective. The challenges experienced by developing teams are often due to organisational change. Staff may be resistant to change such as moving to join a new team or working with people they do not know. A health and social care organisation needs to identify the skills and knowledge that are required for the service plan and recruit staff according to this to ensure that the diversity and skill mix needed is met to fulfil the service outcome. Newly appointed staff should
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Unit 4222-237 Dementia Awareness (DEM 201) 1.1 – Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ The term dementia describes a set of symptoms which include loss of memory‚ mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by numerous certain diseases. Dementia is progressive‚ which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual person and what type of dementia they have. Each person
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vision and dental. The way that they tend to provide the most care would be to have arrangements with many doctors‚ dentist‚ and vision clinic to provide the best care that they can get for the lowest amount. With having insurance though one of these companies you can get preventive care‚ routine check-ups‚ teeth cleaning‚ pap smears‚ mammograms along with many other things. When it comes to maintaining your health‚ one choice can lead to a lifetime of living well. From medical‚ dental‚ and vision
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Assignment DEM 201 Dementia Awareness Outcome 1 1. Explain the term ‘dementia’. Derives from the Latin demens‚ meaning ‘without mind’‚ is classes as a syndrome because is a group of related symptoms that are associated with a progressive decline of the brain. 2. What are the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia? Memory‚ how a person uses words (Dysphasia)‚ ability to understand and produce language (Aphasia)‚ recognition of people‚ places and
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DEM 312 Title Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia Unit Accreditation Ref Level Credit value Y/601/4693 3 4 Learning outcomes The learner will: 1. Understand the factors that can affect interactions and communication of individuals with dementia Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates 1.2 Explain how physical and mental health factors may need to be considered
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LEAD AND MANAGE A TEAM WTHIN A HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDERN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTING. (LM1c). FEATURES OF EFFECTIVE TEAM PERFORMANCE The characteristics of an effective team which separates it from other teams and makes it unique or effective is the ability of the team to perform at the highest level for an extended period of time and to complete its work in the most efficient and effective manner and to the best of its ability. The purpose‚ roles and objectives of a team could change from
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3463205 Michelle James Assignment (Essay) 40% The ageing of the world’s population is a global phenomenon increasing the demand for adequate health care services available to older people. It continues to challenge those who plan and manage the services for older people and even more importantly those who deliver the professional and clinical care within the system such as Nurses. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (2009) predicted that the number of older Australians‚ as a proportion of the total
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consent was obtained and from whom.. Unit No DEM 305 Outcome 1 2 Criteria Record of Evidence Understand the common medications available to‚ and appropriate for‚ individuals with dementia. 1. Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia. Risperidone is used for delusions and hallucinations
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of Life and Dementia Care . Credit Value : 2 This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development’s QCF Assessment Principles. Learning Outcome 1 : Understand considerations for individuals with dementia at end of life Assessment Criteria 1.1. Outline in what ways dementia can be a terminal illness Dementia is brain atrophy. It’s a degenerative disease‚ which is progressive‚ and for the time being‚ incurable condition. Dementia is a terminal
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