Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks Task 1 Key legislations such as Human rights act 1998 Mental capacity act 2005 Adults with incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 Mental health act 2007 The disability discrimination act 1995 Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 Carers (equal opportunities) act 2004 Are all laws put into place to help protect an individual from abuse whilst ensuring they can still for fill their right and maintain
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Understand the process and experiences of dementia. 1 Understand the neurology of dementia 1.1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms and difficult day-to-day tasks. There are many causes of dementia such as: Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia Frontotemporal dementia Dementia with lewy bodies Alzheimer’s being the most common one that people will know; basically dementia is a serious deterioration in the mental functions such
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Introduction “How can humidity be measured by human hair?” you may ask. There is a simple way to do it! Create a hygrometer‚ an instrument for measuring the level of humidity in the air. Testable Questions: 1.What is a hygrometer? 2.How does it measure humidity? 3.How is hair affected by humidity? : Hypothesis I hypothesize that when the air gets very humid‚ the hair will curl up and move the pointer higher‚ because when I go out in the summertime‚ my hair gets frizzy. I also believe that
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atmosphere has become a pivotal issue in today’s world. Addressing the complex notion of climate change has significant implications in that it will revolutionise the workforce and consequently affect the various stakeholders. From generating an income to instigating a sustainable environment‚ the multi-faceted carbon debate has escalated into a wicked problem that has divided society. Climate change is one of the greatest social‚ political‚ economic and ecological issues that society faces today
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1. Describe the benefits of community integration for individuals with disability. Participation in activities with other communities‚ relationship building‚ feeling of belonging in the community. It brings diversity for a person with a disability in all aspects for example‚ other person influences and perceptions. 2. Why is it important that organization policies and procedures are considered when developing an individual’s personalised community integration plan? To supporting the needs
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Dementia Awareness Unit 1. Explain what the term Dementia means 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 4. Outline the medical models of dementia 5. Outline the social models of dementia 6. Explain why dementia should be viewed as a disability 7. List the most common causes of dementia 8. Describe the likely signs and symptoms of the most common causes
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Dementia awareness 1.1 The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe a number of symptoms including memory loss‚ problems communicating and reasoning. It also affects a person’s ability to perform every day activities such as washing‚ dressing‚ cooking and generally caring for themselves. 1.2 The key functions that are affect by dementia include: * Frontal lobe- This part of the brain is responsible for problem solving‚ making decisions‚ controlling behaviour and emotions * Temporal
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when it comes into contact with materials. When there is moisture‚ there may be mold. Mold growth has the potential to destroy walls‚ furniture‚ carpets‚ flooring and more. Along with being an unsightly problem‚ it is also a dangerous one. Mold spores can spread easily through the air‚ making a home or business a breeding ground for hazardous health conditions. Causes of water damage: While there are numerous factors that can lead to water damage‚ there are certain items or common areas in the home
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Dementia awareness Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is 1. Explain what is meant by the term ’dementia’ Dementia is a non-specific illness syndrome with serious loss of global cognitive ability. It can be static or progressive. More common above the age of 65 but can occur before that age‚ when it’s called „early on set dementia”. It can occur becouse of a brain injury (e.g. stroke) or with a disease or damage in the body (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease‚ Parkinson disease). The main signs and symptoms
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Unit 1 Task 1:4:P3 Explain factors that may influence communication and interpersonal interactions in health and social care environments. Communication is very essential in our daily lives. In the situation given‚ there is a factor or a barrier that affects in receiving non-verbal communication. Samir’s also first language is Urdu. As stated Samir can read non-verbal communication unless he is very close to the person‚ and he might be near sighted. There are factors that influence communication
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