Unit CU242P - Understand the process and experience of dementia 2.2 - Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working. It is important to record signs and symptoms of dementia as this can become a vital piece of evidence, this can be used so that the doctors know what sort of dementia they can possible diagnosing. 2.3 - Explain the process of reporting possible signs of dementia within agreed ways of working. - Describe the possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on - the individual The possible impact it can have on the imdividual is that they might feel angry, asking themselves why has this happened to them, they might feel
I have chosen the medical condition called Myalgic Encephalopathy also known as M.E. I have chosen this because one of my friends suffer from this condition and in the past has found Hypnotherapy has helped her with her daily life. It is estimated that there is 250,000 people in Britain that are affected by M.E, and it can affect people at all ages. There are lots of common effects of this illness like, debilitating fatigue, painful muscles and joints, sleep disorder, gastric disturbances, poor memory and concentration are just some of them. In some people the effects may be small, but in a large number of people who suffer with M.E there lives are changed drastically.
Explain why an individual with dementia has unique needs and preferences It's very important that people with dementia are treated with respect. It is important to remember that a person with dementia is still a unique and valuable human being, despite their illness. Describe how an individual with dementia may feel excluded When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining, they often feel vulnerable and in need of reassurance and support. Describe why it is important to include an individual with dementia in all aspects of care practice The people closest to them - including their carers, friends and family - need to do everything they can to help the person to retain their sense of identity and feelings of self-worth. Explain how values, beliefs and misunderstandings about dementia can affect attitudes towards an individual People with dementia face widespread discrimination for a number of reasons.
SUD sometimes form as a way of coping with co-occurring disorders; “statistics show that nearly half of all people with a severe mental disorder are affected by substance abuse, and 29% of all people diagnosed as mental ill abuse either alcohol or drugs. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, mental health issues can be painful and difficult to cope with, which is why many people with mental health problems use substances to feel better” (Casa Plamera, 2009). Some co-occurring disorders are sometimes overlooked because some of the symptoms of mental disorders resemble the symptoms of substance abuse, such as: depression, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, mania and violent behavior (Casa Plamera,
Week 9 - Final Ruth Screen PSY 240 December 13, 2013 Analyzing Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders can affect anyone and everyone - they do not discriminate again age, gender or social class. Some people are predisposed to some psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, schizophrenia but there are thousands of people that are diagnosed with one of these disorders without having any genetic connection. There are a lot of people that suffer from anxiety, from something as small as always having to have a clean house to having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and not going to certain places because of the amount of dirt everywhere. There are people that battle with insomnia - my mom has really bad insomnia
HOMELESSNESS IN SUDBURY, ONTARIO Homelessness is one of the most important social issues affecting communities across the country today unfortunately Sudbury is no exception. The reasons people are homeless are as varied as the people themselves, it could be a mental illness, there could be a lack of life skills, it could be substance abuse, also stagnant or declining incomes, and also rapidly growing shelter costs and reductions in social assistance to name a few. It is quit prevalent that are economy is going down and with that statement that means hard working family men and woman are getting laid off left and right. It is a known stigma that only druggy’s or lazy people are homeless, well that’s NOT true. You can work hard your whole
Perspectives of Aging Lynn A. Bailey HCS/433 September 2, 2013 Margaret Cultice, MPH, RN Perspectives of Aging Everyone thinks of aging differently, however aging is the effect that the advancement of time has on our bodies. Everyone notices changes in his or her bodies that happen over time, and from the moment we are born our bodies start changing. Although most individuals understand that aging occurs over time, people’s perception of aging differs. The media has a huge effect on individual perspectives of aging. The elderly population suffers immensely from negative portrayals or stereotyping.
The reason I chose multiple sclerosis for my research paper is this disease had directly affected someone I know personally. She went from a very outgoing person to an almost infant like state. The daily activities we take for granted, became an overwhelming task, even breathing became impossible for a short period of time. Multiple sclerosis is so complicated because it impacts two of the most complex systems of the body, the immune system and the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis is the most common of the demyelinating disorders and the predominant central nervous system disease among young adults.
Throughout the years society has encounter many debilitating mental disease that have impacted individuals and families’ living style. Alzheimer’s is one of the most common mental diseases that it is seen among the orderly community. The disease is so debilitating that it almost takes control over them, taking away something as basic as their personalities. Until today there is still not a cure for this illness, however there are new studies that may help eradicate it. The worst part of the disease falls on the family trying to assimilate to the changes caused on their loved one.
According to Kernberg and Michels (2009), Borderline Personality Disorder had a prevalence of about 4 % in the community and 20 % in many clinical psychiatric populations at the time. Despite its high prevalence and the devastating effect Borderline Personality Disorder has on members of our society, a lack of awareness and great confusion still exists about this disorder in both the public and professional arena. As a result, health care professionals often experience problems in identifying the disorder when dealing with patients. Even if identified, difficulties are experienced in making the correct diagnoses. This assignment deals with the problems related with identifying and diagnosing the disorder.