Dementia Essay

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DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia Page 1 of 46 Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care Tutor Name: Akua Quao Unit DEM 308 Thursday 12th September 2013 Release Date: 20/08/2013 23:18 Assignment task – DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia Unit purpose and aim This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals with dementia based on positive interaction and communication. It does not assess competence. Page 2 of 46 Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet Task ① Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different ways • Explain how individuals with dementia may communicate through their behaviour • Give examples of how carers and others may misinterpret communication • Explain the importance of effective communication to an individual with dementia • Describe how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates Task ② Understand the importance of positive interactions with individuals with dementia • Give examples of positive interactions with individuals who have dementia • Explain how positive interactions with individuals who have dementia can contribute to their wellbeing • Explain the importance of involving individuals with dementia in a range of activities • Compare a reality orientation approach to interactions with a validation approach Task ③ Understand the factors
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