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Describe how the Behaviour of Carers or others might Affect an Individual with Dementia People with dementia are unique individual with their own individual experiences of life, their own needs and feelings, and their own likes and dislikes.It is thus very important to treat them with respect and dignity . …

Describe a range of different techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia This article describes a range of different techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia  People with dementia experience …

Describe the Key Functions of the Brain that are affected by Dementia. The main areas of the brain that are affected by dementia in terms of causing difficulties with their functions are: 1) Frontal Lobe – this is the part of the brain that controls behaviour, movement, personality and the …

Outline the Risk Factors for the most Common Causes of Dementia ‘The risk factors include having other family members with this condition means in terms of the genes that there is more chance of developing dementia. If you are at a high risk of high blood pressure which can cause …

This article explains Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them There are many different theories about barriers to communication, one being A R Pratkanis –Altercasting as an influence tactic this theory describes a tactic for persuading individuals into a certain behaviour pattern by forcing them into a ‘role’ and …

Analyse the Barriers and Challenges to Communication within own job role  The health care professionals use various communication skills for effectively communicating with service users,‭ ‬colleagues,‭ ‬and different stakeholders in‭ ‬the‭ ‬social care‭ ‬sector as part of their routine activities.‭ ‬The communication skills involve‭ ‬the use of verbal as well …

Identify practical changes that could be made within a service setting to:– promote an individual’s independence– support informed choices– improve quality of life   In promoting individual independence, the aim would be to develop confidence with well-being. There would have to be available facilities for individuals to prepare their own …

Explain the changes required to improve the quality of an individual’s participation to promote independence, informed choice and a valued life Working from a person-centred approach, asking and identifying individual needs and strengths and weaknesses rather than going according to a manual. I would then identify their interests. Once their …

Identify sources of funding and benefits that are available for housing and accommodation services The department of works and pensions arranges an array of benefits such as incapacity benefit, ESA, jobseekers allowance, Disability living allowance and other provisions for elderly, widowed, war veterans and parents.Local councils support the unemployed and …

Analyse the Range of Housing and Accommodation Services Available Residential support is mostly provided by Care homes and these have the advantage of providing lodgings, care support, meals and social activities in the homes. Care workers ensure that the residents are safe and looked after. This type of accommodation is …