For instance people with dementia can be affected by grief as in the most common of circumstances they are elderly and may have suffered the loss of a partner. Greif can affect people in a variety of ways and emotionally it can suppress a person’s appetite leading to dehydration and mal nutrition, or someone comfort eating and eating excessive amounts leading to weight gain and possibly someone becoming obese. 2. Explain how poor nutrition can contribute to an individual’s experience of dementia. If someone has poor nutrition
"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV -TR defines anorexia nervosa using the following criteria, including a refusal to maintain body weight above 15% below that which is expected, an extreme fear of weight gain, despite being significantly underweight, a disturbance in body image such as feeling fat, even though the individual is underweight, and in females amenorrhea for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles". (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). What role do psychological and social factors play in the cause of anorexia nervosa? Individuals suffering from anorexia find it difficult to achieve self-esteem, asserting control and establishing a sense of identity ( Bruch, 1973). The anorexic's development becomes arrested, with their main focus of identity being focused on size and weight, which ultimately leads their life functions to diminish, with the prime focus of the anorexic being less focused on relationships and self-care (Bruch, 1973).
It is called binge eating or compulsive eating. This is when a person feels compelled to overeat and they eat high calorie and fat food. generally eating disorders are result of stress. Unfortunately, eating disorders affect the person physically, psychologically and socially. Anxiety disorder also is the main type of mental ill health according to the psychiatric classification system.
The actions and aids I supply for communication needs should benefit not just the individual, but the group of service users as a whole, and encourage interaction, inclusion, and social contacts. Regular reviews should be performed, to ensure that communication techniques and aids, are still adequate and addressing the individuals communication needs. Different groups who may have communication support needs could include: * A resident may have suffered a stroke, resulting in dysphasia. As a result, they may become frustrated and angry. * A resident may be suffering from confusion, either temporarily because of an acute medical problem, or as a result of dementia.
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care – (Adults) Unit 53 – Provide support to manage pain and discomfort 1) Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort. A holistic approach to approaching pain and discomfort because, if you look only at the pain itself and not other factors such as fear, you will miss the opportunity to address that fear and by addressing fear, you could potentially reduce the amount of pain relief the individual will require (avoiding some of the unpleasant side effects when taken in large doses). Similarly, a person may not speak up about just how much pain they are in because they don't want to be a
Also noted is that “serotonin can also be created in the wrong amount which can be absorbed by the wrong parts of the brain.” (2007) Final thought, for those who are living with a chemical imbalance it is very important to take the medications that the doctor has prescribed to them as a means of living better fuller
Since the anxiety is also typically accompanied by medical issues like nausea, body aches, and fatigue it can be difficult to narrow down the cause of the symptoms. Luckily, there are several treatment options for those who have been diagnosed with GAD. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that is commonly used to treat anxiety. CBT is beneficial because it helps the patient recognize when they are misreading events, and forming negative assumptions based on little or no evidence (2011). In addition CBT focuses on the behavioral side of anxiety by offering problem solving skills, setting goals, and establishing priorities.
What works well for one person may not work at all for another person. According to WebMD.com, “IBS treatments include diet and lifestyle changes and medications.” For people with mild symptoms, learning to manage stress, making dietary changes and lifestyle changes can help to control the condition. It is also important that people stay hydrated, engage in exercise and get enough sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Learning to manage stress and understanding your
Introduction Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the two main eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that there is an inaccurate perception of body weight, size or shape and/or marked over-concern about body weight, size or shape. However, there are differences. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by voluntary maintenance of unhealthy low weight (less than 85% of expected), cessation of menstrual periods for at least three cycles (amenorrhea), and an intense fear of weight gain or becoming fat. On the other hand, bulimia nervosa is characterized by inappropriate weight reducing behavior (vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, excessive exercise, fasting) at least twice a week and large uncontrolled binge eating at least twice a week.
Bissou L Bahi Prof Dowdy English 111 Spring 2012 TOPIC: HUNGER AND POVERTY IN THE THIRD WORLD I. Introduction Hunger is a term which has three meanings (Oxford English Dictionary 1971) such as the uneasy or painful sensation caused by want of food; craving appetite. Hunger is not just the need to eat; hunger, as the word is used by food and health experts, can be defined as the continuing deprivation in a person of the food needed to support a healthy life. The more technical term is under nutrition. Over time, hunger slows physical and mental development in children and leaves them more vulnerable to illness and disease.