1.1 Explain what is meant by: – Diversity Diversity is the difference between people’s culture, nationality, ability, ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, belief, sexual orientation and social class. – Equality Equality is about an individual’s rights, giving people choices and respect. It is about ‘creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential’ (DoH, 2004). – Inclusion Inclusion is about involving people and placing them at the centre of any planning or support. It is valuing diversity and all the advantages it brings. 1.2 Explain why an individual with dementia has unique needs and preferences? A resident with dementia has unique needs and preferences because each person is …show more content…
unique, with their own life history, personality, likes and dislikes. It is very important to focus on what the person still does have, not on what they may have lost. It is also important to focus on what the person feels rather than what they remember. 1.3 Describe how an individual with dementia may feel excluded? A resident with dementia may feel excluded as they may feel they are being treated differently to others but also due to dementia symptoms they may feel confused. This may include not being included in some activities as others may not have time for them, not understanding what is being asked of them, forgetting how to do things, they feel different and are scared to open up to someone. 1.4 Describe why it is important to include an individual with dementia in all aspects of care practice? It is important to include a resident with dementia in all aspects of care practice because they are an individual and have the right to make choices. If they do not this could take away their independence and they may also feel worthless. 1.5 Explain how values, beliefs and misunderstandings about dementia can affect attitudes towards an individual? Values, beliefs and misunderstandings about dementia can affect attitudes towards a resident by assuming they do not need to be involved in choices about themselves as they do not remember things. 2.2 Show how an individual’s life history and culture has been taken into consideration to meet their needs? An individual’s life history and culture has to be taken into consideration to meet their needs because an individual’s life history and culture is what makes that individual unique. A person centred care approach is a vital part of an individual with dementia’s life and as a carer we need to understand and use that life history to support that individual. 3.2 Describe how the experience of an older individual with dementia may be different from the experience of a younger individual with dementia? The experience of an older individual with dementia may be different from the experience of a younger individual with dementia because younger individuals will have different needs to older individuals.
Younger individuals may be in work still at the time of diagnosis, have young children to depend on them, have financial commitments. Younger individuals find it harder to accept help and support so rely on family and friends, but with this that support may not be available as their family and friends are young so have their own life’s, they may still be in work/education. 3.3 Describe how to use a person-centred approach with an individual with a learning disability and dementia. A person-centred approach is ensuring that care and support staff do all they can to carry out the wishes of the individual they are supporting. The individual’s needs are the most important thing and everything should be done to support them as they wish. An individual with a learning disability and dementia will still need the same person-centred approach as their needs are still important. All interests and needs still need to be met which can be done in several ways: • Various ways of communicating – verbal and non-verbal. • Using simple sentences and
instructions. • Maintain the individual’s friendships and social groups. • Structure the day as much as you can. • Memory box or life story book. • Use pictorial or visual clues.
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3.2 list different techniques that can be used to facilitate positive interactions with an individual with dementia
Y.H.et al. (2012) told that Person centred care models start with education and training of
The real definition of diversity includes different elements of the identity and culture of each person. Diversity involves cultural differences, such as origins, religious or political affiliation, race, and gender, and other more profound differences, such as experiences and personality. As Banks argues in her research, the real definition involves several elements of our identity (149). Therefore, the way in which we define and conceptualize diversity affects the way in which we interact with people of others culture, race, and affiliations.
Dementia is a difficult disease to understand and handle. A major problem involving these patients are caregivers that are not properly trained and educated to care for people with the disease resulting in issues such as neglect and abuse.
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Dementia has caused challenges and heartache for many families I have met. A loved one who no longer recognizes you could be difficult to cope with. I have had clients who do not know their own children and are unaware of their surroundings. Even though they have lived in the same home for over 30 years; it is now a strange new place to explore. Closets, bedrooms, and garages that were once frequented are now entered with caution and wonder. Everyday items are puzzles just waiting to be solved. As the disease progresses the harder it is to grasp the present. The past, like an old friend, beckons and comes to life bringing former friends and relatives of long ago, to the surface. Stories of days gone by are repeated and relived over and over. Constantly searching while longing to understand what is happening. Not being able to piece together the answers is frustrating. With frustration comes irritability and sleeplessness turning days into nights and nights into days. Everyday tasks became impossible, confusing, and troublesome. Dementia sometimes goes for years undetected; it is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose. Because Dementia is an incurable disease that progresses with time we need to be diligent in finding a cure to prevent more victims.
The Person-centred theory takes an approach which looks at personality and human relationships. Rodgers believed that those who are psychologically healthy are said to have ‘positive self-concept’ which is made up of three different parts: self-image, self-esteem and ideal self. Self-image is the way the individual sees them self for example how they see their own personal qualities or how they see their body image. Self-esteem is how the individuals feels for example do they feel they are valued by their family, friends or society. Lastly our ideal self is the way the individual would like to be for example healthier, more confident etc. Rodgers believed that by using the ‘core conditions’ the helper, in this case me, would be able to help the individual as much as possible I must show unconditional positive regard, congruence and empathy. To promote unconditional positive regard I must help the individual accept themselves by treating him fairly, using polite and encouraging language despite his aggression towards our staff and not expecting too much from him in regards to his health improvements. To show congruence to the patient I was open, honest and sincere with him to allow him to gain my trust to allow him to open up freely in hope that he would feel more comfortable around me. I also encouraged the patient to become more confident in himself and help him to want to get better and create a better ideal self. To do this I gave him some motivation to get up in the morning and get washed and changed to help him feel fresher and in regards to his homelessness I tried my best to ensure we were doing all we can to get him in contact with the correct sources to change his living situations. By using the person-centred approach and the core conditions I could see a large improvement in the therapeutic relationship between me and Mr Grey as he was
Equality is closely linked to recognising, accepting and respecting diversity (Murray & Urban 2012, p.21-22). In fact, there would be no need for equality if there was no diversity. Equality means equal opportunities to:
My most valuable work with patients is to listen and learn from each one, and let them determine their goals. The person in person-centered in care is more of an expert in what’s best for them than I am. As shocking as this fact was to me, it’s been liberating to let go of having to know everything about a patient that I just met. As a result of my experience with my therapy patients, person-centered care has now become the foundation of my practice.
When researching memory loss treatment, many people and their loved ones ask, "What is person centered-Dementia care?" They ask this because it's a growing trend in memory care treatment in many assisted living and continuing care communities.
A person with dementia has a decreased ability to concentrate and communicate that continues to decline with the progression of the disease. Dementia will inevitably rob the individual of self-expression, which can result in changed behaviours.
Dementia is a growing problem in the United States and around the world. There are currently 5.3 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and this number is expected to increase by 40 percent in the next decade (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015). Dementia care is typically provided by an unpaid caregiver that is a relation or close friend until the patient is admitted to a long term care facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. Once the patient has been admitted to a facility, the caregiver still provides care for the dementia patient just in another capacity.
Person-centred care is the treatment and care provided by any health service. This particular concept places the person at the centre of their own care and considers the needs of the individual and the surrounding family members. At the core of this concept is getting to know the patient as a person look beyond the illness and build a therapeutic relationship with both the patient and the surrounding family members and carers. Talking to the patient finding out what their preferences are to the care you’re providing. Working within the person centred approach you should be flexible Meeting patients' individual needs while respecting values, preferences and needs. ,making sure that you keep your patient informed about the treatment that they are receiving.