DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia 1. Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different ways 1.1 Explain how individuals with dementia may communicate through their behaviour The way a person is behaving is usually a good indicator of what they are trying to communicate‚ especially if they have difficulty expressing their feelings with words. Body language will also provide clues. People wish to be heard
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the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet – 1.1. In 2005 The School Food Trust was implemented. This provided a good base line in maintaining a healthy nutrition to all children. On their website (www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk) they have clear guidelines on how to provide this; they have downloadable documents with information on the nutrient-based standards and how to calculate the nutrient content within the recipes. There are 14 nutrition-base standards with 4 basic requirements. Carbohydrates
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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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| |533 |1.1 |There are many causes of dementia. Dementia is caused by changes to the brain; there are different | | | |types of Dementia. Vascular dementia is caused when the brains blood supply is disrupted‚ the brain| | | |does not get enough oxygen and brain cells die off. Lewys Body dementia is caused by lumps of | | | |protein in the brain which interfere with
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UNIT 365 UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DEMENTIA 1.UNDERSTAND THE NEUROLOGY OF DEMENTIA 1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss‚ confusion ‚ mood changes‚ and difficulty with day-to -day task. There are many causes of dementia wit Alzhaimer`s the most common. Alzhaimer`s disease-around 500.000 people in the UK have Alzhaimer`s.Scientists know that during Alzhaimer`s two abnormal proteins build
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Unit 365 1.1) There are many different types of dementia and causes of dementia. The first cause is Alzheimer’s disease‚ which is caused by nerve cells dying in certain areas of the brain. This therefore also affects the connection between the affected nerve cell causing them to deteriorate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Vascular dementia is the first form of dementia‚ which is caused by damage to the brain through deprivation of oxygenated blood. If areas of the
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Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities Outcome 1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1.1 Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights‚ inclusion‚ equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities The Mental Capacity Act 2005 – was introduced in England and Wales in 2007 and aims to protect the rights of
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Define the basic nutritional requirements of children and young people to ensure a balanced diet and meet government guidance The Government recommends that all healthy individuals should consume a diet that contains: • Plenty of starchy foods such as rice‚ bread‚ pasta and potatoes • Plenty of fruit and vegetables; at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day • Moderate amounts of protein-rich foods such as meat‚ fish‚ eggs and alternatives such as nuts and pulses • Moderate
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1 Explain what is meant 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. 2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia The cortex includes the hippocampus‚ which is an area of the brain that helps new memories form. The damage to the brain eventually
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people experiencing living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia the surveys are designed for people to be able to honest about how they are coping‚ or what services they use and how they help its thought that by delivering your version of events someone may take that information read it and decisions can be made to make improvements in areas that are needed- in an ideal world of course. Figures are showing that there are 850‚000 people living with dementia in the UK‚ by 2050 that figure
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