management of chest drains. I will define reflection; teaching‚ learning and the rationale for choosing this topic will be clearly outlined in this paper. The preparation‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation will also be incorporated. This assignment will be structured using Gibbs (1988) reflective model cited in Modular Training Course‚ 2003 because of its simplicity. Analysis will permeate through each stage of the Gibbs reflective model. Finally I will conclude by reflecting on my role as a joint
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Health and Social Care Katarzyna Nowaczewska Ace Homecare 2015 Unit 13 Dementia Awareness 1. Understand what dementia is 1.1 Explain what mean by the term "dementia" The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking‚ problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases‚ such as Alzheimer ’s disease or a series of strokes. 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are - affected by dementia The main areas
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Psychology 445 Reflective Essay This class has not only enabled me to become a better student‚ but also a more productive adult in various ways. Initially‚ I came into your class ecstatic because I knew the journey I would embark would be an exciting one; however‚ I encountered challenges throughout the course although learning new psychological methods is enthusing to me. I learned about the origin of psychology and the evolution of modern psychology. In further detail‚ I will discuss how
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EYFS Care Learning and Play Policy This policy document sets out the requirements of learning and development opportunities I am required by law to provide your child using the practice guidance for the Early year’s foundation stage. Every child is an individual and my aim is to ensure your child’s needs are met‚ I will endeavour to provide learning opportunities and care for your child which will take into consideration their interests‚ specific needs and their stage of development. Children
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Dementia * Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. * It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Explanation: * Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability
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Clinical History Comprehensive: Nursing Home‚ dementia‚ diarrhea DOB: 3-17-13 March 14‚ 1995 ANNUAL H&P DICTATION – Completed/Dictated 3-9-95 CODE STATUS: DNR/DNI This resident is an 81-year-old gentleman who is pleasant and cooperative but not a good historian due to his dementia. Chief complaint: Resident has been having diarrhea according to his records for the past week‚ since the 24th of February. He has been having two to three large loose brown stools per day primarily
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1. The journal “Nurse empathy and the care of people with dementia” was about incorporating the need for understanding and empathy for individuals with dementia. It has become evident that there are barriers that prevent patients from receiving quality care from the nurses. For instances‚ the abuse the nurses receive from patients and being overworked; however‚ this can be fixed by further education and the support from staff and management. In this journal‚ it is important for nurses to give empathy
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Introduction Reflective practice has become a key driver with professionals In education but also in general purpose‚ Reflective practice introduces a learning process to critically analyse and evaluate the existing knowledge and to inforce new idea’s to improve. “Reflective practice is an essential part of developing an evidence based approach” (Stephenson‚ et al‚ 2007‚ p34) And is a core activity for practitioners within Youth justice alongside critical thinking so that practitioners and managers
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Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning‚ which means the loss of the ability to think‚ remember‚ or reason‚ as well as behavioral abilities‚ to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Signs and symptoms of dementia result when once-healthy neurons (nerve cells) in the brain stop working‚ lose connections with other brain cells‚ and die. While everyone loses some neurons as they age‚ people with dementia experience far greater loss. Researchers are still
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Outcome 1 1: 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 certain diseases‚ including Alzheimer’s disease and damage caused by a series of small strokes. 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 is unique
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