It’s usually depressing people around like family and friends. Researchers found that there is no relation between depression and dementia-related damage to brain but they would like determine exactly how depression influences the risk of dementia.They need to try identify structure and functions in the brain that are linked to depression in old age and that could explain the link between them and know how to treat depression to reduce risk of dementia. This research cannot be bias because source was very trustworthy such as research was done in Universities and very respectable magazines. Most of the research was done clinically so that says that researchers were trying to get to the bottom of the
Sometimes clients come to therapy were the counsellor will know little or nothing about the condition the client has. Research in this case may be a form of invaluable guidance to the counsellor in terms of providing a “default therapeutic stance” upon on the initial encounter. Although research in counselling can only tell us possibility of something happening, Cooper (2008) points out that this knowledge can be priceless when there is nothing else to refer to. Research in counselling can also be beneficial to the counsellor in terms of helping the counsellor to gain an understanding of therapy from the client’s perspective. Cooper (2008) points out that research gathered on the clients experience of counselling may challenge the “assumptions and expectations” that counsellors possess on
I think there, precisely, lies our responsibility to use ourselves as effective facilitators and introduce certain concepts and interventions only when participants are ready for them. I think that a well attuned therapist who works collaboratively with participants will not introduce interventions prematurely at the risk of a potential serious setback for the therapeutic process. But this is why engaging, assessing and evaluating are ongoing transactional throughout the therapeutic alliance. I do, however, think CBT has limitations as does any other form of therapy. I think that working with participants who have severe mental illness might be a challenge.
Involvement of key people, allowing access to information about themselves and also involving the individual in identifying and managing risks if capable of doing so when planning support and care. 1.3 One of the difficulties for a individual with dementia is that their dementia progresses, they may lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. However, the fact that they cannot make decisions in some areas does not mean they cannot make other decisions themselves. For example an individual may be able to make a decision
While a diagnosis of dementia can be devastating news an explanation of what the problem is and what can be done about it can help people feel empowered and reduce some of the worry caused by uncertainty. People may find it helpful to discuss with doctors, nurses how the dementia may affect them or loved ones in the future. There is advice available about how to stay independent and live well. Dementia is not a single condition it refers to difficulties with thinking and memory that may be caused by several different under lying
Without communication nobody’s needs would be met and barriers would be produced between the client and the care service. Effective communication can allow us to use the right medication, injuries that the client may have had or have. Without effective communication a high standard of care and support and a safe practice wouldn’t be able to happen. It is important to observe individuals reactions when communicating with them they may show signs that they don’t like or agree with what your saying I.e facial expressions,having arms crossed. Smiling.
INFORMATION SHEET Challenging Behaviour – Supporting Change Using a functional assessment to understand challenging behaviour and identify ways of supporting behaviour change Mark Addison, Counselling Psychologist, Community Learning Disability Team, Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Trust. When a child’s behaviour has been identified as challenging, it is essential that a rationale is first provided as to exactly why it is challenging. Indeed, a problem for one person is not always a problem for another person. Sometimes the question must be asked, “Whose problem is it?” This is not to suggest that a difference of opinion should be ignored. Indeed, the fact that one person believes a behaviour to be a bigger problem than someone else, may simply reflect a limited knowledge about child development, or unrealistic expectations about how the child should behave.
Education is important with this form of treatment so clients can recognize how different factors affect the course of the disease and what they can do to manage these factors (Steinkuller and Rheineck 342). Family therapy is also a means of treatment where family members as well as the client see a mental health provider to find solutions and ways to deal with the disorder. Family involvement provides structure and could increase adherence to treatment leading to delays or reductions in relapses (Steinkuller and Rheineck 342). Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy involves stabilizing social and circadian rhythms based on the hypotheses that unstable daily routines result in increased bipolar episodes in individuals prone to them (Steinkuller and Rheineck 349). Social rhythm therapy recognizes the need for regular sleep/wake cycles, regulation of meals, exercise, sleep and plans for keeping rhythms stable when disruptions occur.
Alzheimer’s early stages include but aren’t limited to minor Short-term memory loss, forgetting that memory lapses happened and some confusion in situations outside the familiar. The early stages are difficult but with support from family and medical experts they are manageable, but what if the patient is scared of the late symptoms. Late stage of Alzheimer’s includes but isn’t limited to speech impairment, repeatedly initiating the same conversation, abusiveness, anxiety, and paranoia and debilitating cognitive deficit, which in layman’s term means mental retardation and eventually death but not from the disease it’s self. Shouldn’t those patients have a choice weather they want to go through the later stages of Alzheimer’s, it’s very doubtful that
Usually an assessment is done to determine if an elderly can meet some important needs. It is important to make sure they are capable taking care of themselves, demonstrate decision making, offer testimonies, and the ability of defending themselves. Sometimes it is necessary to assess the abuser with their mental condition to conclude if they are in fact a threat and if they in require treatments. Counseling individuals can help with options, safety, find resolutions, and help with trauma, and find clinics. Legal assistance is in need with cases of abuse.