As a carer non-verbal communication will become important, body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact and tone of voice will have to be taken into account when communicating with a sufferer. As the dementia progresses, it gets more difficult for the sufferer to put a sentence together, regular responses like ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ will be maintained for the longest period of time, in the later stages of dementia the person may find it difficult to speak at all. 2. Explain how physical and mental health factors may need to be considered when communicating with an individual with dementia Individuals with dementia may have other difficulties such as loss of hearing. It is therefore important to ensure that any hearing aids are working well and that you speak in a loud clear voice so you can be understood.
Cognitive Changes in Normal Aging Cognitive changes as individuals age has been a common topic in psychological research. This topic is common because it is believe that as people age, their cognitive functions and processing decreases, but their memory from their childhood remains relatively constant. Cognitive changes that occur include changes in sensory memory, short-term memory, working memory, long-term memory, and overall intelligence. These categories are further broken down more specifically. Encoding factors change as people age, and this is evident in depth of processing and performance under speeded tasks also change as we age.
Development through Life Stages Unit 4 (P5) Explain the Physical and Psychological changes which may be associated with aging. (M3) Discuss the effects on Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence of the Physical changes associated with the aging process. P5 and M3 In task three I discussed the theory of aging and the two theories of aging which are the disengagement theory and the activity theory. I described what the theories of ages were about and why it is important for an individual to understand the aging process which does not begin at any particular age as individuals age throughout their life, not only those in later adulthood. As individual’s age there are many physical and psychological changes that may occur because a person is getting older and their body is changing by the body changing it can have an effect on the individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence.
Unit 4: Development through the life stages P5 - Explain the physical and psychological changes which may be associated with ageing. Physical Changes The ageing process: Until we stop going through puberty the body is continuing to grow and develop into an adults body. After many years where the body has changed and still functions in a regular way. We then enter a period where more physical changes occur that leads to a gradual decline in function. However; when these changes occur, will depend on the individual.
Later Adulthood Development Report Kristina Lamey BSHS/325 June 5th, 2014 Dr. Laura Cobb, Ph. D * * * Late Adulthood Development Report * Later adulthood is or should be, a time for reflection and acceptance as people evaluate their lives and seek solace in the inevitability of death. Since the average life expectancy is increasing, older Americans will soon make up 21% of the population (Williford, 1998). If only Americans could change the way they view people in later adulthood, these individuals could make the transition from middle adulthood to later adulthood with optimism. With increasing health care and financial needs, and the changes in family and peer relationships, older adults have a difficult time with their self-esteem and acceptng their life in this final stage.
It is important to note that DBS therapy may demand considerable time and patience before it effects are optimized. (Hellwig, D., H. Freund, and M. Giordano.2012.) Trying every known combination of medicine can be considered for those who have been suffering for years after diagnosis with movement disorder, brain stimulators implants are considered . DBS offers important symptomatic relief in patients with moderate disability from Parkinson’s.
Communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears, or opinions 11. Worshiping according to one's faith 12. Working in such a way that one feels a sense of accomplishment 13. Playing or participating in various forms of recreation 14. Learning, discovering, or satisfying the curiosity that leads to normal development and health and using the available health facilities Alzheimer's is defined as a progressive form of pre-senile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is
An individual, who inherits the gene, will later on by affected by Huntington’s disease. As the disease progresses problems will become more severe. This will include; Difficulty in speech, unhealthy weight loss, coordination issues, swallowing difficulties, uncontrollable movements of the face and emotional changes. Medications such as neuroleptics may be started in the early to middle stages to control Huntington’s disease. I will be there for ongoing weekly support to help you through the tough times in this disease, and I will keep you up to date for all the ongoing advances in treatment and managing of the disease and its effects.
Adult Development Late Stage Adult Development 1. Late Stage Adult Development As we enter into the late adulthood of life, we continue to change physically, cognitively, and socio-emotionally. Everyone has different perspectives regarding age and this directly relates personal experiences. Reflect on your current age and address the following: o What are some examples of the physical and cognitive changes people go through when they enter late adulthood? o Did you expect the age in which you currently are, would be different than it is?
It also sets limit to perform day to day function for adult and they need to be cared in an effective so as to manage their life. Further, adult suffer from Alzheimer's disease which starts slowly and affect human life to a great extent. Further, disabilities at the age of childhood as well as adult are discussed. The first stage in which people suffer from disability is childhood. A child is defined as person under age of 18 years and the period between infancy and adolescence.