Unit 40: Dementia Care P1: Describe types of dementia and common signs and symptoms. What is dementia? Dementia is a common condition that affects about 800‚000 people in the UK. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older‚ and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65. Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. This includes problems with: memory loss thinking speed mental agility language understanding
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AC 1.1 Diversity means the state or fact of being diverse. For society to respect diversity it recognises and respects differences‚ it welcomes and encourages the differences and variety that individuals and groups have to offer. Equality means the state or quality of being equal. To treat everyone fairly and respect their human rights‚ to give all people equal opportunities‚ fair access to jobs‚ training‚ goods and services as well as certain legal rights. Inclusion is the act of including or
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Unit-1‚ Q1. Explain what is meant by the term `dementia’ Unit-1‚ Q2. Describe how dementia can affect a person if the following areas of the brain are damaged by dementia Frontal lobe: Parietal lobe: Temporal lobe: Occipital lobe: Cerebellum: Unit-1‚ Q3.Explain why the following may be mistaken for dementia a) depression b) delirium c) age related memory impairment Unit-1‚ Q4. Give an outline of the following models of dementia a) The medical model of dementia b) The social model of dementia Unit-1
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Unit 2 Equality and Diversity –P4 Understand how national initiatives promote anti-discriminatory practice Explain what legislation is: Policies lead to procedures and procedures and policies are there because of legislations. Legislation comes from a governing body to regulate policies and procedures. Explain what a policy (in Health and Social Care) is: Policies are there to ensure that procedures are done with in specific guidelines. This is important so that everyone knows how thing’s need
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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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Throughout this essay I will look at and discuss the issues of equality and diversity. I will also look at ways to promote inclusion with the learner‚ and how to meet their needs; I will provide evidence and give examples of this. ‘Each of your learners is an individual who should be treated as an equal and with respect’ Wilson‚ L. (2008. pg. 27) As a lecturer it is essential to show equality in the learning environment. A lecturer must always treat all learners equally
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Unit 2.4 - Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people. 1. Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. In the setting there is a range of policies which formally sets out guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. Policies takes account of the rights of all individuals and
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Assignment unit 2 equality and diversity In this assignment I will be looking into equality and diversity. I think it’s really important for people to be fair and equal I the society that we now live in because it has changed a lot since our grandparents grew up and their views have somewhat influenced our actions against diverse people in today’s society. P1 There are many benefits of diversity first of all there is the education factor‚ I personally that people now have been brought up around
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Equality and diversity policy statement and employment policy 1 1.1 Equality and Diversity Policy statement The Trust’s equality and diversity policy statement is as follows: The London Ambulance Service is committed to equality and diversity. One of our values states: ‘We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated‚ with respect and courtesy.’ In practical terms this means: • Everyone‚ including patients‚ colleagues and health and social care partners‚ will
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Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People Outcome 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity Equality Act 2010 in Schools The Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society. The Act brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws‚ such as the Disability Discrimination‚ Race
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