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Caring for individuals with dementia
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this mean that some action they done see the consequences that it causes andthe effects that it has on the people around them. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
This means that they no longer see themselves as married and possibly flirt
with other people around them. This can mean that they also lack the
awareness of other people’s feelings around them. Alzheimer’s disease also has
confusion as a symptom, this mean that the person is regularly confused to a
lot of things, this can be to the food that they are eating or the clothes that
they are wearing. A person with vascular dementia will find it difficult to tell the
difference between an objects distance and the weight of it. This can mean that
they might knock an object over as it was closer than they thought or they
might try to grasp on object that is further away than they thought it was.
“Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
Reference
(1943) NHS choices. Available at:
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Wegerer, J. (2014) 10 signs of frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimers.net. Available at:
https://www.alzheimers.net/signs-of-frontotemporal-dementia (Accessed: 17 June
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Aldworth, C. (2016) BTEC National Health and social care student book 2, Caring for
individuals with dementia . Available at: https://BTEC-Nationals-Health--Social-Care-
Student-Book-2--Activebook-by-Carolyn-Aldworth-Nicola-Matthews-Sue-Hocking-
Pete-Lawrence-Marjorie-Snaith-Mary-Whitehouse-Elizabeth-Haworth/9781292126029
(Accessed: 18 June 2023).
M2
Assess how the different types of dementia can have a progressive effect
on a person’s mental and physical health and their quality of life and
wellbeing. Report
When assessing how the different types of dementia can have
progressive effects on a person’s mental and physical health and
their quality of life, it is necessary to look at how they can make a
, person feel and how that can worsen their health.
Dementia is a term used to describe a range of conditions that progressively affect cognitive
function, memory, and behaviour, and can have a significant impact on a person's mental
and physical health, as well as their quality of life and wellbeing. There are several types of
dementia, each with unique characteristics and symptoms. And when people with dementia
are first diagnosed, and they become aware of the prognosis of their condition, they often go
through a emotional transition. As their emotional welfare and wellbeing may fluctuate and change,
so it is important that the people around an individual with dementia are supportive and responsive
to changing needs.“Acc to Alzheimer’s society 2009”
Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, and it typically progresses
slowly over time. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience
memory loss, difficulty with language and communication, changes in mood
and behavior, and problems with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing,
and eating. Alzheimer's disease can also cause physical changes in the brain,
leading to a decline in overall health and wellbeing. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
A person with Alzheimer’s is going to lose a lot of their memories, this
can be distressing to their mental health as they are not going to be able
to have memories from the past few years nor what has happened
recently. This can mean that if they ask a question repeatedly about a
lost relative or partner, they might need reminding that they passed away
and this would need to be done in a way that it gentle and in tune to their
emotions. As this, to them, is the first time that they are hearing about it
and they would be emotional for the next couple of minutes or until they
need reminding again. I think if this is done in an angry or annoyed way,
it can scare the person that is basically being shouted at. As to them they
might see it as an attack to their mental health. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
The progressive effect on their quality of life is that it would affect their
social life(the quality of their social life)when they are going to lose a lot
of their memory as a friend may bring up the fun memories they may
have had together, but they may not be able to remember to join in the
conversation when the friend brings it up. It can also lead to argument
especially if a friend and or their peers they are trying to build a
connection with tell them something and then they don’t remember it
when they are being asked and especially when it involves them being
,asked to do something like a plead to bring them coffee. So it would
affect the person in building new connection with people, even in
washing themselves especially when have forgotten so they need
support in that, taking the bus themselves they may forget the method on
how to do so and even cooking their favourite meals. “Carolyn Aldworth
2016”
This can also cause them to feel like they are being shouted at for no
reason as they do not see what they are doing wrong with their actions to
cause the person to get annoyed at them. The carer, who is the person,
should remain calm and collected and speak to them in a way that they
understand, and it should help them understand. This also means that
they have to relive the emotional trauma that they have gone through
before, this can be further distressing when they forget what they have
been crying for and they ask the same question again to the same
person, however they do not realise that they have asked the question
before. A person with vascular dementia can become paralysed in the
jaw(a progressive effect on their physical health), and this means that
they have lost control to chew the solid food and they now have to go on
a liquid diet. This is going to mean that they no one can have the food
that people is eating around them. This further mean that they are going
to lose weight and it can become apparent that they are going to be
frailer and the bones that they have might be easier to fracture or break
when the person falls over. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
This can make them feel physically weaker as they are not used to being
stuck on a liquid diet only, this can mean that they have fewer ranges of
meals as well and that they often do not eat all of the food as they are not
liking what they are having repeatedly for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
Frontotemporal dementia is caused by damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of
the brain and can cause changes in behavior, personality, and language skills. This type
of dementia can cause a range of symptoms, including difficulty with decision-making,
changes in personality, and problems with communication. Physical symptoms can
, include difficulty with movement, weakness, and difficulty with balance and
coordination. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
FTD can mean that a person loses the ability to speak and form words
and when this happens the person is no longer able to vocalise their
needs and what they want.(progressive effect on their physical health)
“Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
This makes a person really vulnerable to abuse and neglect as they are
not able to tell the people around them what has been happening to
them. When this happens, it can mean that the person loses hope in
getting help as they are not able to say that they are being abused or
neglected, it can lead to a person developing depression, anxiety and
post-traumatic stress disorder. All these can make a person with FTD
mood swings more severe and more dangerous as they lash out on the
people around them. “Carolyn Aldworth 2016”
Dementia can affect a person’s mental and physical health as the changes that they
go through can mean that they are more vulnerable to scams and all types of abuse.
This means that the people involved in their lives must be more noticeable the
changes that suddenly happen in their lives. This could be the person is no longer
able to any their bills or they no longer have the jewellery that they used to have as
they let someone in their house, and they robbed them. This can cause distress to
the person once they have noticed that it has gone as they might ask for it one day
and no longer be able to find it within their home. The power of attorney can stop
someone from scamming a person with dementia and a care home can stop them
from being robbed, as long as there is no one there that robs the person’s
belongings. It can also mean that people have to sign in and out when they come
and go for a visit to see a specific person. “Acc to Alzheimer’s society 2009”
Vascular dementia is caused by a reduced blood supply to the brain, which can lead to
damage in the brain cells. This type of dementia can affect a person's mental and
physical health, as well as their quality of life and wellbeing. The symptoms of vascular
dementia can include confusion, difficulty with memory, problems with attention and
concentration, and changes in mood. So the person may find it hard remembering
information someone may have told them 10 mins ago, can’t concentrate on one task
like drawing, and or reading, and may become happy one minute and the next they
may become angry. Physical symptoms can include difficulty with movement, and
difficulty with balance and coordination. Which would affect the quality of their life as
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