Cerebrum and Dementia Care Unit-2

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, Q5. Explain why it is important to see dementia as a disability Unit-1, Q6. List the four most common causes of dementia Unit-1, Q7. Describe the signs and symptoms associated with the four most common causes of dementia Unit-1, Q8. Outline five factors that could increase the risk of developing one of the four different types of dementia Unit-1, Q9. Identify the prevalence rates for five types of dementia Unit-1, Q10. Describe how the following factors can affect an individual's experience of dementia a) age b) type of dementia c) level of ability or disability Unit-1, Q11a. What effect can negative attitudes have on a person with dementia? Unit-1, Q11b. What effect can positive attitudes have on a person with dementia?

Unit-2, Q1. Describe what is meant by a person-centred approach to dementia care Unit-2, Q2. Outline the benefits of working in a person-centred way for the individual, staff and the organization a) Benefits for the individual b) Benefits for staff c) Benefits for the organization Unit-2, Q3. Describe the role that carers can have in the care and support of people who have dementia Unit-2, Q4. Explain the benefits of developing a professional relationship with carers Unit-2, Q5. Describe the roles of ten health and social care professionals who may be involved in the support of people with dementia Unit-2, Q6. Give three examples to explain when it might be necessary to refer to others when supporting individuals with dementia Unit-2, Q7. Explain how