Outcome 1 1. Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates Dementia is a progressive illness that over time will affect a person's ability to remember and understand basic everyday facts, such as names, dates and places. Dementia will gradually affect the way the person communicates. Their ability to present rational ideas and to reason clearly will change. People who care for dementia sufferers may find that as the illness progresses they will have to start discussions to get the person to make conversation.
Explain the way that individuals process information and reference to the abilities and limitations of individuals with dementia. Individuals with dementia, their brains process information incorrectly and communication can become difficult, this difficulties can become upsetting and frustrating for the individual with dementia. People with dementia often confuse the generations for example confusing their wife to be there mother, this can be distressing for the family but is natural aspect of their memory loss. When caring for residents with dementia it important to take into account the individual’s needs and abilities, interests and preferences, dementia effects memory, thinking and reasoning, as dementia progresses the need and abilities of the individual changes. In the earlier stages of dementia the individual may feel upset or anxious and be more self-aware of their memory loss and their own limitations and want to talk and share about how they are feeling, their worries and concerns for the future, support and empathy should be given.
Other early warning signs that Mr Lusk has presented with are deficits in language often people with Dementia forget how to speak simple words which can impact on the ability to have a conversation with the person, judgement, insight and thinking are also signs of Dementia people with Dementia have a hard time with abstract thinking and can’t problem solve as well as they use to. All the deficits that Mr Lusk has presented with do help confirm that Mr Lusk is suffering from Dementia. (Croft, 2010) 2. What investigations would help to confirm a medical diagnosis of Dementia? Mr Lusk had a mental exam performed on him when he was admitted to hospital which did show signs of memory loss and impaired cognitive functions other investigations that would help confirm a medical diagnosis of dementia would be to take a clinical history from the patients family, a
This may be very distressing for their family members, but it's a natural aspect of their memory loss. The person with dementia may be trying to interpret a world that no longer makes sense to them because their brain is processing information incorrectly. Sometimes the person with dementia and those around them will misinterpret each other's attempts at communication. These misunderstandings
As hospitals are cleaned this can cause a hazard in it self if the proper action are not taken for example not having signs on the wet floor, or using the wrong product to clean with. There is a higher risk of injury/harm when the floor is wet anyway, but this is heightened when the are no proper signs in the area as this can cause injury if someone does not adjust there speed and continue walking they can slip and hurt them selves. Also the product used has to be friendly to the patients so it does not cause them any health problems and it has to be of a quality that does not make the floor slippery Potential hazards Possible harm A potential hazard is low quality of lighting, people that are in care homes are often very vulnerable hence the reason they have 24 hour care provided. The effects that this can have are. The patient may trip or fall do to not being able to see clearly, causing injury.
1.3 Explain why depression, delirium and age-related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia Because this are symptoms of dementia but the cause for them to happen can be different: - for depression: a person can be depressed but not suffer for dementia; - for delirium: it can be caused by an infection and the person could become confused and suffer with memory loss which are also signs and symptoms of dementia; - for age-related memory impairment: if someone becomes forgetful they might think or others might think they have dementia because a lot of people associate dementia with old age and memory loss but younger people can be affected too. 2. Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia: 2.1 Outline the medical model of dementia Dementia has to managed and treated rather than the person. 2.2 Outline
So expressing themselves using body language may be difficult do to lack of cognitive control in their limbs, or hands. They may also show the same signs as Alzheimer’s disease. • Lewy bodies dementia is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease, the difference being that they may have hallucinations and become fearful. This will affect communication due to their behaviour may mean they are too scared to talk, or be spoken to. Physical and mental health factors need to be taken into account when communicating with someone with dementia, they may also be hard of hearing, or have limited eyesight.
Change of surroundings within their own home. Changes in their day to day health, changes of people, meaning changes of carers on a regular basis, therefore not being consistent. The abilities and needs of an individual with dementia may fluctuate because they are having a good/ bad day. Also this may change daily because of stress levels, if they have not had enough sleep and stress. This can cause the individual being frustrated, confused and have added memory difficulties.
Natalie Humphrey Enable Rights and Choices of Individuals with Dementia whilst Minimising Risk Outcome 1: Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfillment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm 1.1 Explain the impact of key legislation that relates to fulfilment of rights and choices and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with dementia * Human Rights Act of 1998 its aim is to support individuals through the UK courts in some of the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights. In particular, the Act makes it unlawful for any public body to act in a way which is incompatible with the Convention, unless the wording of an Act of Parliament means they have no other choice. The Human Rights Act also gives people the right to take court proceedings if they think that their Convention rights have been breached or are going to be. Human rights include: • The right to life • The right to liberty and security of person • The right to respect for one’s private and family life, home and correspondence • The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion • The right to freedom of expression * Mental Capacity Act of 2005 this ensures that unless proved otherwise the individual is able to make their own choices. * Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 the primary purpose of these Acts is to provide a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of adults who lack the capacity to make particular decisions for themselves.
However the care that the individual's will receive will differ, the way they both take the news that they have dementia and their attitudes towards it will be very different. I believe an older person will cope better with the news that they have dementia because it is more common and their is alot of help and care available for them, whereas a young person with dementia may struggle because they may have to give up work and often struggle to access the right care and support they need. 1.3 Describe how the experience of dementia may be different for individuals - Who have a learning disability Dementia generally affects people with learning disabilities in similar ways to people without a learning disability, but there are some important differences. People with a learning disability: · Are at greater risk of developing dementia at a young age - particularly