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…
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
3.2 list different techniques that can be used to facilitate positive interactions with an individual with dementia
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Judy Ryan and Eileen Carey (june 2009). Developing person-centred planning in dementia care. Learning Disability Practice, 12(5), 24-28.
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.
I believe equality means every individual should be treated and given the same attention no matter who they are. No individual should be discriminated due to their disability. The equality act came into effect in October 2010. This is a law which protects people from being treated differently because of their disability. Equality in health care is ensuring everyone has an access to medical care despite who they are. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone regardless of who they are has a chance to fulfil their potential. By getting rid of prejudice and discrimination, the NHS can now distribute services that are personal, fair and diverse society which is healthier and happier.
Anne Hoolahan, Janelle Brodaty, Daniel O’Connor 2013 ‘Care planning practices for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in residential aged care’ Vol.44. pp 156-169.
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.
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:
2.3. A care plan is a good way to apply person centred values as it provides information to
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.
Diversity: The differences of various individuals or groups within an organization or cultural unit. It may refer to one’s own ethnicity, age, social class, regional origins, occupation, weight, height, skin tone, personal skills, etc.
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.