...Individuals who suffer from dementia may need to be looked after when the illness develops. At first they are usually cared for by member of their own family, and later may have to be referred over to professionals. In the meantime, whilst individuals are caring for their family members with dementia, they may start to have a decrease on their quality of life, social life, impacted health and an increased likelihood of abuse. Quality of life * Fear – When people care for someone you tend to spend a lot of time with them. Therefore when you are caring for someone within your family who has dementia you will develop stronger relationships with each other which may make the situation more difficult. For example, an individual may develop a fear of losing a family member when they are at the end of their lives. This may cause them to focus less on themselves and more on the individual. * Feeling of lack of control – When caring for a family member with dementia, individuals may start to feel lack of control. This may be because they feel they have no control over the illnesses progression, for example, there isn’t any medication or anything that they can give to the dementia suffers to help them or to stop/slow the progression of the illness. Some people who care for family members with dementia may lose their homes or business etc. in order to pay for extra care needs of the individual. This could mean that they lose control over where they live or how they get their...
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...There numerous of people suffering from dementia in today's society, and many caretakers to provide the care for the family member or others with dementia. The US rates over seven hundred thousands of caregivers who care for people with dementia. Caregiver’s personal cost and the risk of their own health is at state, individuals who care for people with dementia normally have a high morbidity. Mostly encountering effects are influenced by the caregiver demographic and personal characteristics, resources and support system. Even consideration of the patient's level of impairment, hours caring for them and if a spouse or adult child. Although the caregivers health is not the responsibility of the patient's health, caring for someone is a clinical...
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...Unit 40: Dementia Care P1: Describe types of dementia and common signs and symptoms. What is dementia? Dementia is a common condition that affects about 800,000 people in the UK. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65. Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. This includes problems with: * memory loss * thinking speed * mental agility * language * understanding * judgment People with dementia can lose interest in their usual activities, and have problems controlling their emotions. They may also find social situations challenging, lose interest in socializing, and aspects of their personality may change. A person with dementia may lose empathy (understanding and compassion), they may see or hear things that other people do not (hallucinations), or they may make false claims or statements. As dementia affects a person's mental abilities, they may find planning and organizing difficult. Being independent may also become a problem. A person with dementia will therefore usually need help from friends or relatives, including help with decision making. Most types of dementia can't be cured, but if it is detected early there are ways to slow it down and maintain mental function. Dementia is a collection of symptoms including memory loss, personality change, and impaired intellectual functions resulting from disease...
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...Caring for Clients with Dementia P3- The Legislation Enduring Power of Attorney Act It is about anyone who is aged 18 or older who has the mental ability to make decisions for themselves can arrange for someone else to make these decisions for them in the future. This legal authority is called ‘power of attorney’. The person who is given power of attorney is known as the ‘attorney’. The person who is giving the power of attorney is known as the ‘donor’. There are three types of attorney. Under the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) there are personal welfare LPA and property and affairs LPA. The Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) deals only with property and affairs. You can have more than one attorney for example someone can appoint attorneys to act jointly when making decisions over their money, but state that only one attorney , acting independently should decide where the person should live. This is supports people with dementia because they may not have the mental capacity to make their own decisions so they may need someone to make their decisions for them. Human Rights Act The Human Rights Act 1998 came into force in the UK in October 2000. It is composed of a series of sections that have the effect of codifying the protections in the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. The Human Rights Act protects all of us. It protects the right to life, the prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment, protection against slavery and forced labour, the right to liberty...
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...Supporting individuals with dementia P3 Describe the legislation and frameworks which govern work with individuals with dementia Enduring power of an attorney act- This is a legal tool that allows you to enact someone to make certain decisions on your behalf, this can include finances, health and welfare and also legal help. An attorney is appointed when you are no longer able to make decisions yourself or if you are not of sound mind. Enduring power of an attorney act allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf for example a trusted family member, this person must be over 18, be of sound mind and also be willing to take on this job. If there are no family or friends available one can be appointed to you. If an attorney is appointed to cover your finances such as things concerning property, they will do things on behalf of you such as paying bills, collecting income and/or benefits ensuring everything is there and selling your house. This can be useful for someone with dementia as if it comes to the stage where the person is no longer fit to take care of these financial issues an attorney can be enacted to help them out, also if the person with dementia is safer being put into an home an attorney can cover selling the house at the right price. If an attorney is appointed to deal with health and welfare they will have the job of deciding where is best to live, or day to day needs such as what you eat. If you wish you can give your attorney...
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...Part One: Questions and Answers 1. In your own words describe the role of Carers in Australia. Carer is a friend, neighbour, relative who will look after other person (someone who has disability, frail and aged care people). Mother is a carer for her children, children are carers for their parents, support worker is a carer for someone with disability etc. Carer is also a qualified paid worker with an expertise in health care needs of people with illness, disability and frail aged (the correct name for these people is support worker and they are employed by organisations that provides services). People become carers for different reasons. No two caring situations are the same. Carers are from diversity and circumstances. There is no rules about who can become a carer nor about what a carer is expected to do. There is no rule for an appropriate age of the carer. Carers don't chose to become carers it just happens and they have to get on with it. The role of carer range from helping with domestic duties, shopping assistance, paying bills at Australia Post to more complex duties such as helping with personal care for client who is hoisted or assisting client with daily bowel care program. The variety of the job and associated responsibilities are wide, everyday is different. In summary, carers play a vital role in our community, and we- people should get to know more about them as well as show appreciation if possible as they really deserve it. 2. Identify available...
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...Understanding Roles and Responsibilities When Caring for Individuals with Dementia P4 – Explain roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care workers in improving the health and quality of life for people with dementia. In this task I will be explaining the different roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care workers, when it comes to caring for individuals suffering from dementia. These roles and responsibilities are: * Person-Centred Approach * Safeguarding and Protecting * Maintaining Health and Wellbeing * Service Provision Person-Centred Approach A good health and social care services will follow the principles of the Person-Centred Approach. This approach aims to see the person as an individual, rather than concentrating on their illness or on the capabilities they have lost. Other than treating the individual as a group of symptoms and behaviours to be controlled, person-centred approach looks into the person as a whole, taking into consideration of each persons’ unique talents, abilities, interests, preferences and needs. Person-centred approach also means to treat people with dementia with dignity and respect. Safeguarding and Protecting Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and protect them from harm. Individuals suffering from dementia may be subject to being mistreated and abused in the community or in care homes and hospitals. This can include psychological, financial, emotional...
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...cognitive decline in older age. The film explores the different responses of the two siblings to this enforced caring relationship in light of the revelations about their father’s abusive relationship to them both as children. ‘The Savages’ opens in a retirement village in Sun City, Arizona, where Lenny Savage, is living with his partner Doris, who is assisted by Eduardo, in her with her daily living. When Lenny fails to flush the toilet after Eduardo asks him to do so, and writes insults on the wall with his faeces, concerns are aroused. Doris dies and her family call Wendy, to inform her of the crisis. John and Wendy are engrossed in their own lives on the east coast of the USA where John is a professor of drama and Wendy a playwright whose finances are somewhat precarious. Neither have settled relationships and both seem to struggle with a life outside of their work. As they meet in Arizona to visit Lenny, they learn that he has no legal right to live in his Doris’ home and in addition to the faecal smearing there have been fainting episodes,resulting in his hospitalisation for tests. John and Wendy visit Lenny and find him restrained in bed because he was attempting to pull out his intravenous drip and to get up from bed despite being unsteady and having falls. The doctor informs them that their father does not have vascular dementia but most likely a dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease, which accounts for his masked face and blank stare, his disinhibition, aggression...
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...There are different types of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes dementia. This is the best-known cause of dementia. There are two kinds of abnormal proteins that appear in the brain during the Alzheimer’s. They form clumps that interfere with how brain cells communicate with each other. They also make new memories. Vascular dementia is the second well-known disease that causes dementia. It happens when the blood flow in the brain is reduces. Blood carries oxygen through the vessels and without it the brain cells can die. There are two types of vascular dementia: * Stroke-related dementia happens following a stroke when parts of the brain are affected. This can cause difficulties in speech, coordination and moving. * Subcortical vascular dementia is caused by a series of small changes to blood vessels in the brain. They can damage parts of the brain and cause memory loss. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is caused by small clumps which appear inside nerve cells in the brain. The protein clumps damage the way nerve cells communicate and work. Sometimes it is difficult to recognize whether it is Alzheimer’s of DLB because some of the symptoms are typical for both. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is disease where frontal and temporal lobes of the brain shrink. There are three types of proteins, which become toxic to brain cells if they clump together. One of the ways of memory impairments happens to the people who are diagnosed with stroke...
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...frameworks which govern work with individuals with dementia. To do this I will be explaining four different legislations as well as one framework and discuss how they affect and support the care of individuals with dementia. Data Protection Act 1998: The Data Protection Act 1998, in its current form was put into place in March 2000 to give individuals the right of access to 'personal data'. This personal data qualifies as any information held by a company or setting that relates to an individual. Personal data is often collected when someone completes a purchase from a service or company. It can consist of contact, bank or any other details about the individual such as the history of their health or family's health. However, much of the data that is collected is sensitive and if it were to fall into the wrong hands, it could result in it being used against the individual. With so much personal data held by organisations, there needs to be some kind of rules for companies to follow if they are to ensure that data is handled fairly. The Data Protection Act acts as a foundation for providing these rules. The Data Protection Act 1998 helps to support the care of individuals with dementia because it gives both individuals with dementia and their family expectations of how their information will be used and ensures it will only be used legally. The act ensures that data is stored and disposed of securely which protects people with dementia by stopping unauthorised people from getting...
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...situation; this could be disabilities or mental health problems, the environment, family conflict. Many groups of people are more vulnerable and at risk of abuse than others. This could be a person with a learning disability or a physical disability and/or someone who suffers with mental health problems. Other people also at risk of abuse are older individuals that may suffer from dementia. Older individual’s or individuals who suffer from mental illnesses or have disabilities tend to be over compliant and accepting to whatever happens to them in the care of others. This can be because they have difficulty communicating and with their interaction; and do not understand the differences between right and wrong – some adults with autism may experience this. This can lead to individuals taking advantage of them, and manipulating the vulnerable adult into thinking that this situation is normal, so they are not aware that abuse and exploitation is taking place. Vulnerable adults who suffer from communication difficulties are often incapable of communicating to someone that they are being abused. . Adults that suffer from dementia can also be abused. This can happen, as it is not unusual for individuals who are suffering from dementia to not be aware of their surroundings, or if they are aware then the abuser knows they are likely to forget or are incapable of raising attention to the abuse they have undergone. Adults suffering from mental health conditions can lead to a person to be abusive...
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...alzheimers.org.uk Unusual behaviour As dementia develops, it can cause behaviour changes that can be confusing, irritating or difficult for others to deal with, leaving carers, partners and family members feeling stressed, irritable or helpless. By learning to understand the meaning behind the actions, it can be easier to stay calm and deal effectively with the challenges that arise. This factsheet outlines some typical sorts of unusual behaviour in people with dementia and explains some common causes. Each person is an individual, with their own preferences and character traits. However, certain forms of behaviour are particularly common in people with dementia. If the person you are caring for has difficulty expressing him or herself in words, the unusual behaviour may become more extreme. By working out what each behaviour means, and finding ways to overcome the problem, the situation can become more manageable. Common types of unusual behaviour Repetitive behaviour People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, or ask the same question repeatedly. Medical professionals sometimes call this ‘perseveration’. This repetition may be because the person doesn’t remember having done it previously, but it can also be for other reasons, such as boredom. It is not unusual for a person with dementia to go through the motions of the activity they may previously have carried out at work. 1 This can indicate a need to be occupied...
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...disease has on a person’s life, especially within the past few decades, due to advances in technology and AD training. Attempting to understand and adjust to AD impacts millions of people worldwide and it is essential to figure out how the disease “works” and how do people deal with the day-to-day struggles of having or caring for someone with AD, whether it is social, financial, or cultural problems that stem from the disease. Arguably, it is more important to try and solve the problems that the families and physicians face, rather than figuring out how to classify the disease within the biomedical paradigm. Furthermore, being knowledgeable about the disease is a promising start and can influence how people approach the symptoms and behaviors of the AD patients. Background Information about Alzheimer’s: As mentioned before, the disease was first described by a scientist named Alois Alzheimer when he was looking at the brain of a patient who died most likely from the disease. Alzheimer’s can best be defined as a progressive brain disorder that damages and destroys brain cells which ultimately leads to a decline in cognitive abilities (“About Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” 2016). Once the onset of symptoms begin to occur, it is expected that the AD patient can live on average of up to 20 years and may go through all the stages of the disease (Chiappelli, 2006). Although less likely to occur, the Alzheimer’s disease has been diagnosed in patients as young as 30 years of age, thus providing...
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...Supporting individuals with Dementia Legislations which govern work with of individuals with Dementia Enduring Power of Attorney Act An enduring power of attorney is a legal agreement that enables a person to appoint a trusted person – or people – to make financial and/ or property decisions on their behalf. It is an agreement made by choice that can be executed by anyone over the age of 18, who has full legal capacity. ‘Full legal capacity’ means that the person must be able to understand the nature and effect of the document they are completing and the nature and extent of their estate. An enduring power of attorney cannot be made by another person on behalf of a donor whose capacity might be in doubt due to mental illness, acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment or Dementia. It can be operational while the person still has capacity but may be physically unable to attend to financial matters. The benefit of the ‘enduring power of attorney’ is that unlike an ordinary power of attorney; it will continue to operate even if the donor loses full legal capacity. However, it does not permit an attorney to make personal and lifestyle decisions, including decisions about treatment. The authority of the attorney is limited to decisions about the donor’s property and financial affairs. To cancel (revoke) the ‘enduring’ power of attorney the donor must have full legal capacity. The revocation must be made in writing. If the donor has lost capacity, an application must be made...
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...Alzheimer’s disease is surprisingly the most expensive disease out of a patient with heart disease, and someone with cancer (Alzheimer’s association) Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It was first described in 1906, and has been majorly researched since then. Care takers dealing with an Alzheimer’s patient is affected by the multiple complex symptoms, the major costs of caring for them, and the medication used to help treat the patient. There are many behavioural, physical, and psychological symptoms that come out of having Alzheimer’s disease. A lot of the effects tend to mix and cause many more symptoms to occur. Some of the physical effects will also have a behavioural effect on the patient. For example once the decreased...
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