The study of mental illness had been a popular subject in the past century and this was considered and used as an example in mainstream sociological theorizing on deviance and social control. During this period, the reputation of sociological work was to analyse those countercultural. This was driven by radical critiques from some mental health professionals. In recent centuries, Sociologists were interested in health and illness which turned out to become more exciting about mainstream topics of physical and chronic illness. In this case, there were numerous contradictions that existed between mental health and service practices. This was due to the fact that society was interested in mental health and in the analysis of Sociologists which …show more content…
It can be chronic illness with seriously restricting effects for patients, their families, and society (Rabins PV, et al 2006 p.75). Dementia can have an impact on people from any age, but it is mostly common among older people. Statistics indicates that, one in six people above the age of 80 years old has some form of dementia and one in 14 people over the age of 65 years old has some form of dementia. In the United Kingdom (UK), it is estimated that 683,597 people are with dementia and this represents one person in every 88 people. Research indicates that, within the next 15 years, it is predicted that, there will be an increase in the number of people with dementia. The estimated predictions are 940,110 by 2021 and 1,735,087 by 2051; this will be an increase of 38% over the next 15 years and 154% over the next 45 years (Knapp. M & Prince. M, 2007 …show more content…
Some research indicates that it is good for an early diagnosis of dementia, whilst other studies stated that it is not. The reason for this is that, the early diagnosis of dementia can carries risks, because one status can be destroyed, acquisition of a stigmatising label, loss of employment and depression. For this reason, not every user wants to know that they have dementia as they may think that the diagnosis will be incorrect. From the medical field of sociology, older people are at likely risk of dementia. With the latest investigation of medicine it will resist being diagnosed and this may signify the strategies to challenge medical imposition, knowledge and power. Additionally, for older people and their family, the values onto the clinical encounter may be seen as challenges to import the cause of knowledge into a medically managed process and provide implication approach to deal or defining with the risks. In order to accept both perspectives in practice of development, a considerable potential could hold the improvement of the nature of care and the quality of lives of people with dementia and their families (Milne. A
Butler, R. (2008). The Carers of People with Dementia. BMJ: British Medical Journal , 336, 1260-1261.
Every older people suffering from dementia or any mental illness should contribute to decision-making process if able on about the services the resident gets and is empowered to practice choice and control over his or her way of life. Healthcare professionals need to offer residents with dementia significant parts in making their own particular care plans. We should give the majority of the residents as much decision as possible around both their care and environment.
Dementia is a collection of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain which impact on a person’s functioning, ranging from thinking to behaviour and the ability to perform ordinary task and there are different type of dementia with the most common types being Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease (Keast, 2015). In 2009, nearly two-thirds (62%) of people identified as having dementia or Alzheimer 's disease were living in a health establishment such as a nursing home, an aged care hostel, or the cared component of a retirement village (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012). People with dementia experience problems with communicative, cognitive and emotive tasks.
Of the many illnesses know today, Alzheimer’s has an effect not only on the patient but on the caregiver or nurse as well. Many journal articles, papers, and books discuss the impact on the role of the nurse and the Alzheimer’s patient. These articles show that over time the impact of this disease puts the nurse out of his or her homeostasis. Through the process of the disease the ability to control and maintain ones self stability is somewhat overwhelming and can lead to depression of the nurse caring for the patient in most cases. Depression and frustration usually comes from the fact that the Alzheimer’s patient’s mental and physical health is gradually dwindling away, and the caregiver or nurse feels helpless. This helplessness comes from the fact that the nurse or caregiver is showing care, compassion, and using all the knowledge he or she has, yet the nurse sees little to no progress in the person because the disease process is taking over. “One caregiver described the disease as being a long journey in which the undeniable end is death, no fixed route, and no estimated time of departure” (Morton, 2003 p.262).
Dementia is an umbrella term used to explain the gradual decline in multiple areas of functions, which includes thinking, perception, communication, memory, languages, reasoning, and the ability to function (Harrison-Dening 2013). Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. (Alzheimer's society 2014). The complexity of dementia presents a number of behavioural challenges to those who live with dementia and their care providers. Aggressive behaviour seems to be one of the most prevalent challenging behaviours in the different stages of dementia (Weitzel et al 2011). As acute care settings are not the best places for people afflicted with dementia , it is necessary to empower the hospitalised people with dementia and their family members. As nurses are often the central core of care, they should have the potential of positive long-term effect on the lives of people with dementia (Harrison-Dening 2013). Inadequate training, lack of specialised education, negative attitudes and poor practice development can precipitate a failure in the delivery of high-quality care for the hospitalised dementia people (Chater & Hughes 2012).
Dementia describes a chronic or persistent blend of symptoms that lead to the eventual decline in mental ability. Dementia’s symptoms are caused by brain disease and/or related injuries that can potentially lead to a decline in mental health that is extreme enough to interfere drastically with daily routines. At least two severe impairments of either; memory, communication, focus, perception and judgement are enough to be considered for the development of dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Australia1 - approximately over 353,800 Australian civilians have dementia, which is widely expected to increase to 400,000 in the next five years. Alzheimer’s Australia1 also believes that if a cure is not developed, the number of Australian’s living with dementia will increase to an approximate 900,000 by 2050.
Understanding dementia care is necessary for those health care providers who are planning to handle dementia patients. Care worker should know their duties and responsibilities and have the required knowledge and skills to establish quality care. To find relevant information regarding dementia care the author is planning to build effective search strategy that will fabricates this essay. In fact, the author plans to use voyager at studynet to find relevant electronic books and journals using the “dementia care” as keywords. Furthermore, the author also plan to use PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, Nursing Times, and British Medical Journal using dementia and dementia care as keywords, and the limitations set was Humans, Journal Article, English, Core clinical journals, nursing journals and must be published in the last ten years up to present.
They can better the people experiencing the illnesses, their families, and other formal carers in the facility by constantly using their nursing process, paying attention to detail for early detection of problems, always assessing, communicating with well-developed values, providing simplified tasks, and maintaining a structured daily routine (Murray, 2014). The end goal is to provide individuals treatment for their behavioral symptoms that leads them to being discharged, but the journey from admission to the day they leave for home or a residential setting will and is aided by the countless nursing roles and responsibilities that they display
Mental health is commonly used to connect or to refer issues dealing with ‘mental illnesses’. However, mental health services can cause some confusion when trying to understand the difference between the two terms, mental health and mental illnesses. Common examples that are exposed on daily bases are depression, anxiety, psychosis, and eating disorders. Mental health or “mental wellbeing” is a concept that is more than the visible of mental illnesses. Now a day’s people tend to use the term “mental illness” more as a fashion statement or trend, rather than using its real terminology. "Dismissing mental illness as a trendy fad is not just stupid, it’s dangerous,” said Dr. Brian Semple. These “trends” are the creation on how society perceives mental health and it is based on their social distance and their fear, pity, and or anger towards someone or something that cause these terms to be misused.
This reflects on one of the registered nurse whom I will call as Nick from who I witnessed great organisation skills and a well person centred approach. The patient who I will call as Mr. Smith age 68 had left hip replacement and has Alzheimer’s. The patient experiences anxiety and agitation at some times and can be physically aggressive. My chosen episode care is when a Nick showed
According to WHO, Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is the state of emotional, psychological and social well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. . Mental health or illness can affect our thinking processes, behaviors, and emotions. Mental illness is defined as medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning(NAMI). Mental disorder is health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, and/or behavior that are associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.
This articles explains the decline in cognition and increase in confusion and behaviours with the Alzheimer’s and Dementia patient very well. The researchers used grounded theory to communicate the family caregiver’s experience in the decision-making process for provision of care ongoing for the family member. The study articulates the barriers that the family and caregivers encounter when caring for the family member at home as the disease progresses. It also provides a detailed explanation for the journey that the family and caregivers travel while caring for a loved one at home. It further supports the decision making process that the caregivers encounter during the process of long term care versus keeping the family member at home. Another strength was the attempt to have ethnic diversity in the study, and how they attempted to achieve this. The researchers communicated with many different cultural and religious organizations in an attempt to ensure that the pool of participants represented a multicultural population. The demographic sample of participants with ages ranging from 50 to 87 years of age complemented the research by providing differences experienced at the various ages of caregivers. The themes that arose from this research involved role of the disease in the lives of the caregiver, accessing community supports and the ongoing sense of loss. These themes were well defined, and
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which each person is able to comprehend his or her own potential, manage the normal stresses of life, work effectively, and have an involvement in the community. A mentally healthy human being is in touch with reality, can identify with other people and adapt well to situations in their environment, and can solve conflicts. Mentally healthy folks have psychobiological elasticity. Mental illnesses usually have definable diagnoses. The person who experiences a psychiatric or mental illness has lost the skill to act in response to their surroundings in ways that are in agreement with self or with the expectations of the world. Mental illness is categorized by thoughts and behaviors that
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011, mental health is a state of well-being in which every person recognizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his own community. Moreover, there is no health without mental health. On the other hand, mental illness has become a significant worldwide health issue in recent years; more than 450 million people suffer from mental disorders (WHO, 2010).
At workplace I deal with Dementia affected clients. This condition generally affects the older age group and is a progressive illness. Dementia is a non-curable condition. In this condition elderly client requires focussed care and support in their Activities of daily living. The dependency factor only increases with time and finally becomes fully dependent for all levels of care.