Unit 14- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach. 1.1 There are many forms of medication used to treat symptoms of dementia such as; Pain Killers Anti anxiety drugs Tranquillisers Anti Psychotic Drugs – used to treat challenging and disruptive behaviour such as aggression or agitation. Anti depressants – it is not uncommon for someone with dementia to become depressed this can sometimes make the memory of a person with dementia
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In large numbers‚ students opt to working part time jobs while in college. There are the pros and cons of having a job while being a student‚ and in my opinion‚ the advantages are more significant than the disadvantages. Clearly‚ there are some disadvantages of working part time jobs while attending college .These students have less time to do everything. It is difficult to finding time to study. It may affects to their studying result in college. In addition‚ their work might interfere with
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Dementia as a Risk Factor for Falls and Fall Injuries Among Nursing Home Residents Carol van Doorn‚ PhD‚* Ann L. Gruber-Baldini‚ PhD‚* Sheryl Zimmerman‚ PhD‚w J. Richard Hebel‚ PhD‚* Cynthia L. Port‚ PhD‚* Mona Baumgarten‚ PhD‚* Charlene C. Quinn‚ PhD‚* George Taler‚ MD‚z Conrad May‚ MD‚§ and Jay Magaziner‚ PhD‚ MSHyg‚* for the Epidemiology of Dementia in Nursing Homes Research Group OBJECTIVES: To compare rates of falling between nursing home residents with and without dementia and to examine
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378 (LD310).1 Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions... 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities‚ needs‚ strengths‚ gifts and interests... When dealing with individuals with autistic spectrum it is important that you treat them as individuals as each person likes and dislikes different things if you treat each individual as the same this could course upset with the person as they may not
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Strategies for Minimising Disruption Through Inappropriate Behaviour Different behaviours require different levels of intervention‚ it is more effective to manage inappropriate behaviour when it is first noticed or at its lowest level and the type of intervention used should be determined by the intensity‚ frequency and duration of the behaviour displayed. It is important not to try to befriend students or gain their approval as this will make behaviour management very difficult as they will think
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Outcome 1 Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions Autism spectrum condition affects a range of different individuals and is a spectrum condition and affects people in a number of different ways. It is important when supporting an individual with autism to identify and recognise each individuals’ abilities – what they can do successfully‚ needs – what the individual needs support with‚ strengths and gifts – what the individual is good at‚ what they have a real talent
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UNIT 365 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA 1.UNDERSTAND THE NEUROLOGY OF DEMENTIA 1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss‚ confusion ‚ mood changes‚ and difficulty with day-to -day task. There are many causes of dementia wit Alzhaimer`s the most common. Alzhaimer`s disease-around 500.000 people in the UK have Alzhaimer`s.Scientists know that during Alzhaimer`s two abnormal proteins build
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Workbook Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks Learner name: C&G Reg. No: Learner signature: Date completed: Recommended GLHS: 15 Assessor name: This unit is about developing the learners’ knowledge‚ understanding and skill of enabling the rights and choices of the individual with dementia whilst minimising risks. You will also be observed in your workplace environment You must understand your organisation’s
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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 due to her
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Individual Rights To be respected: When I am at my placement which is a day care centre for the elderly‚ I treat patients with respect; I do this by talking politely to the patients‚ knocking on the door before I entered patient’s room and asking them how they wish to be named (e.g. Mr‚ Mrs) To be treated as an individual: While I was at placement I treat everyone as an individual‚ I did this by talking to the patients and finding out about their interests and watching how they act. I did not
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