nvq unit306 dementia - 1779 Words

Understand the neurology of Dementia Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome Dementia syndrome is a combination of conditions, which are sometimes called a mixed dementia. Causes of dementia are: †¢ Specific diseases; Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease. †¢ Cerebral vascular accident such as stroke of the brain †¢ A group of conditions/brain disorders Alzheimer’s is caused by broken signals within the brain leading to the death of brain cells, this can also lead to a shortage of some important chemicals, these chemicals control the transmitting of messages to the brain. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition which occurs when the brains nerve cells that contain/produce dopamine die, without the chemical†¦show more content†¦Family/friends: when an individual is given a diagnosis of dementia it impacts on their friends and family too, they may feel angry or guilty but may also have an overwhelming fear of what they can do to support the sufferer and each other at present and in the future. Will they be able to cope with the level of commitment to the individuals needs on top of their own daily trials? Not to mention the added financial/emotional stress. Support services are available for care givers alongside the person suffering with dementia via Gp, social services or online forums. Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person centred approach Compare a person centred approach with a non-person centred approach Person centred approach This involves looking at the person as a unique individual while building the care package required just for them, they should have choices available on what they eat/drink, when they like to wake/sleep or which activities they may enjoy being involved in. choices on medications or who will become their advocate when the individual no longer has the mental capacity to make decisions their selves. Giving an individual options can help them feel valued, listened to and often empowered therefore encouraging positive mental wellbeing. Non person centred approach Is the complete opposite to the above! This involves ignoring or not considering