Dementia is the umbrella term for a number of conditions which cause damage to the brain cells. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease which has a gradual progression. The next most common type is vascular dementia which has a step-like progression. About one in four people with Parkinson’s disease also develop dementia. Short-term memory loss‚ disorientation and loss of concentration are common symptoms. There are other less common types of dementia such as Lewy Body dementia and Frontol Temporal
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Unit 1: Exploring Equality and Diversity Session 4: Prejudice and discrimination What does it mean? In a diverse society where each individual may have lots of different characteristics and qualities‚ there are many opportunities for people to label and stereotype others. When this happens‚ it can create an environment where prejudice and discrimination may be found. A prejudice is an unfair or unreasonable preconceived view or judgement
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1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion Diversity: differences between individuals and groups eg culture‚ nationality‚ ability‚ ethnic origin‚ gender‚ age‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ sexual orientation‚ social class. Equality: individual rights; giving choices; respect; services in response to individual need Inclusion: placing individuals at the centre of planning and support; valuing diversity Discrimination: direct discrimination; indirect discrimination; treating some individuals
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UNIT 4222-223 SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO MEET PERSONAL CARE NEEDS 1.2 Establish the level and type of support an individual needs for personal care To establish the level and type of support an individual needs I would ask the individual how much help they need‚ what they are comfortable with and anything they may be worried about. I would read the risk assessment‚ as it would give me information on my client’s ability to participate and highlight any possible risks. I would promote independence‚ encouraging
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Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities‚ and responsibilities of others‚ relting to health and safety in the work setting. 1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting. The European Parliament issues Directives on all legislation‚ including Health & Safety. 1989 saw six Health & Safety Directives issued. They had to be applied as law by each of the Member countries. By authority given to the Secretary of Sate these Directives
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safety at work act‚ COSHH‚ The health and social care act of 2008: Code of practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance‚ the Health and social care Act (regulated activities) and the essential standards. 2.2 Local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection could be‚ * The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and the Health and Social Care Act. * The NICE Guidelines. As well as the
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Sophie Napier Unit 2. Before analysing my own responsibilities in the promotion of equality and diversity‚ I must fully understand the terms and differences. Equality - Equality is about the right of students to have access to‚ attend‚ and participate in their chosen learning experience. This should be regardless of ability and/or circumstances. Inequality and discrimination should be tackled to ensure fairness‚ decency and respect among students. Equality of opportunity is a concept underpinned
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Unit 4222-237 Dementia Awareness (DEM 201) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is Explain what is meant by the term “dementia” The literal interpretation of the word ’dementia’ means deprived of mind. Is usually taken to mean mental deterioration or group of conditions/disorders of brain. Specific diseases eg Alzheimer’s Disease‚ Parkinson’s Disease‚ Cerebral Vascular e.g. stroke. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected
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P1 equality‚diversity and rights in health and social care level 3 a level Equality‚ diversity and rights in health and social care. Equality‚ diversity and rights in health and social care. I will be explaining what equality‚ diversity and right mean in health social care I will start with the definition and then give an example for each different term. Equality: ‘Some careers‚ and the people they care for‚ experience discrimination or harassment because of their age‚ disability or caring role
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Unit 33 Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia Understand the neurology of dementia 1.1 Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of diseases that affect memory‚ behaviour and motor skills. The causes vary depending on the disease but largely the presence of “plaques” and “tangles” on the neurons of the brain is found in people with Alzheimer’s. Plaques are protein that the body no longer breaks down and allows to build up; these get between the neurons and disrupt the message transmission
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