before you make a decision and still respect it. 1.2 Compare the experience of dementia for an individual who has acquired it as an older person with the experience of an individual who has acquired it as a younger person. Younger people with dementia may have different needs to people aged over 65 requiring a different type of service or a response appropriate to their age. In general‚ younger people with dementia are more likely to: Be in work at the time of diagnosis‚ have dependent children
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4222-237 Dementia awareness (DEM 201) Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is The learner can: 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ 2. Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia 3. Explain why depression‚ delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia. Outcome 2 Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia The learner can: 1. Outline the medical model of dementia 2. Outline the social model of dementia 3. Explain
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Unit 4222-372 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Outcome 1 Understand that each individual’s experience of dementia is unique 1. It is important to remember that people suffering from dementia do not lose their individuality and identity. They have life histories‚ families‚ beliefs and values‚ opinions‚ feelings‚ interests and hobbies. They may struggle
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DEMENTIA The purpose of this essay is to look at dementia in details and get a clear understanding of the level at which this condition affects the society and how it raises public health concern. According to the NHS Choices (2010)‚ Dementia is said to be a condition that carries a group of related symptoms‚ associated with an ongoing decline in the performance of the brain and its abilities. This condition affects the individual’s memory‚ thinking‚ language‚ and understanding together with judgment
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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 when communicating with an individual who has dementia 1.3 Describe how
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DEM209: Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Learner name: Hilly Binyon 1. Understand the importance of equality‚ diversity and inclusion when working with individuals with dementia 1.1 Explain what is meant by:- * Diversity – literally means difference. Care settings reflect the diversity of the population at large. Service users within a care setting could be male or female‚ heterosexual or homosexual and age may range from the young to the very elderly. Each person
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Dem201 Dementia awareness 1.1.1 explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease‚ which is a specific change in the brain‚ dementia is more of a generic term that can include many conditions and various causes. 1.1.2 describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia temporal lobe =
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Unit 365 Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia. A1 Describe the causes of all the different types of Dementia Alzheimer’s disease: The brain is a very complex organ and it is divided up into different areas that control bodily functions. The brain contains at least 100 billion cells. In dementia some of these cells stop working. The part of the brain this occurs in will affect how that person thinks‚ remembers and communicates. Alzheimer’s disease‚ first
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Unit 4222- 237 Dementia Awareness Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is 1. Explain what is meant by the term dementia. The term dementia is used to describe an illness that affects the memory. Patients can suffer from forgetfulness‚ loss of memory and the inability to remember new information. As well as being unable to speak and be understood by others and be unable to carry out general tasks. Patients can also suffer from mood changes and all reasoning. Verbal communication can also become
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Understand the process and experience of dementia DEM 301 Outcome 1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease This is the most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease‚ the chemistry and structure of the brain changes‚ leading to the death of brain cells. Vascular dementia If the oxygen supply to the brain fails‚ brain cells may die. The symptoms of vascular dementia can occur either suddenly‚ following a stroke‚ or over time‚ through a series of small
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