Dementia is the umbrella term for a number of conditions which cause damage to the brain cells. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease which has a gradual progression. The next most common type is vascular dementia which has a step-like progression. About one in four people with Parkinson’s disease also develop dementia. Short-term memory loss‚ disorientation and loss of concentration are common symptoms. There are other less common types of dementia such as Lewy Body dementia and Frontol Temporal
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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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CU2943 1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality‚ diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility. Equality is to treat all as individuals; to respect race‚ disability‚ age‚ gender‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ culture and sexual orientation. For all to be open to opportunities‚ to be treated fairly and respectfully‚ have rights and equal status in society and for all to reach their full potential. Diversity is to value that we are all unique and yet similar. We have different needs
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1. What is meant by diversity? Diversity is the difference from one another 2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of: • Interests • Beliefs • Ages • Lifestyles • Personal‚ social and cultural identities. In my community there are different people from different ethnic backgrounds for example: Asians‚ British and Black people. We have people of all ages. The young boys and girls play in the park nearby. Some play football
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protect equality and diversity. The organisation in which the policy and information are taken from is called Framework. They are a registered charity which support and help the homeless. I have been volunteering here for a few weeks. The organisation has one policy on equality and diversity for all staff. Their policy includes details of: • Employment • Race • Religion • Gender • Sexuality • Disability • Age The policy statement lists their commitments to equality and diversity and
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Types of Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia; accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Difficulty remembering names and recent events is often an early clinical symptom; later symptoms include impaired judgment‚ disorientation‚ confusion‚ behavior changes and trouble speaking‚ swallowing and walking. Hallmark abnormalities are deposits of the protein fragment beta-amyloid (plaques) and twisted strands
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This exercise was actually really difficult. I have learned a lot by participating in this activity. I have done activities in my past work experience and put myself in other people’s shoes‚ to see what it was like having disabilities. One time‚ I participated in an activity in which‚ I ate pureed food and thickened liquids. This helped me to see how a person with swallowing difficulties felt. This exercise assisted me to see how the food tasted and the texture felt. Another time‚ I used Hoyer
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Schools have policies which ensure equality and diversity in work. This polices playing important role in everyday in school and classroom. The right of all children and young people are stated in the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child 1989. So since 1991 the right of the children in UK are protected by low. There are much relevant legislations which are used for school policies and procedures relating to equal opportunity and inclusive practice. Disability Discrimination Act
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or any other factor. However‚ the social worker’s purpose is to enhance the client’s well-being while attending to his or her needs‚ as well as being sensitive to their cultural and ethnic diversity (National Association of Social Workers‚ 1999). While working with a client‚ it is necessary to examine the social system and apply the appropriate theories or perspectives that can be applied to that particular case. Additionally‚ it is important to determine how the social systems
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in Unit 204 (2.3‚ 2.4‚ 2.5‚ 3.1) The follow assessment will have a brief description of the importance of inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people. And it also contains an exploration of how our own attitudes‚ values and behaviour may lead to that inclusive practice‚ how to challenge discrimination and how to promote some important anti-discriminatory and inclusive practices. First of all is important to define what is meant by inclusion and inclusive practice
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