Dementia assignment 2
Caring for Individuals with Dementia
Unit 17
Dementia Care-an Individual Approach
Dr Raymond Boston
Dr Boston is 76 years old and has Vascular Dementia. Vascular dementia is a type of illness that is
caused by gradual changes and damage in the brain. Vascular dementia causes problems with an
individual’s mental abilities and has many symptoms. Symptoms such as: memory loss.
Before Raymond moved into Red Rooves Residential home, he lived in his own house. However,
Raymond had to move due to his Vascular Dementia symptoms becoming worse. He didn’t have the
support needed for his everyday life. An example of how his symptoms got worse is: he would forget
to light his cooker after putting the gas on. This is dangerous as it would affect Raymond’s physical
health.
Dr Boston, when living in his own house, had nurses who came to support him with his everyday
needs. As the dementia symptoms became worse, he would shout at them and ‘accuse them from
being intruders who had come to rob him’. This would have made him paranoid and scared. Also, he
became very confused about money which meant that he didn’t buy essential items that he needed.
Staff within the residential home, have created a care plan that is based on Raymond and his needs.
Within the car plan, it also states his likes and dislikes and different barriers which could come up
while he is living there.
On the care plan, Dr Boston has certain ‘needs’ that the staff at the residential home help with. For
example, when Dr Boston go outside into the garden staff have to ensure that the gate is locked so
he doesn’t walk out and wander into the road. Also, Dr Foster has to take medication on a daily basis
to help with his dementia. However, because of the symptoms he forgets how to take the
medication, so the staff need to stay with him while he takes it so that he takes it properly and at the
right time. This is to ensure his safety and the safety of others. Dr Boston has trouble sleeping and
becomes very restless but in the early hours of the morning. The staff that are working come and sit
with him until he falls back asleep.
In the care plan, it states that Dr Raymond Boston likes a range of different activities within the
residential home. Dr Boston is a retired general practitioner (GP) and retains interest in medical
matters. Within the care home, there is another retired GP and Dr Boston like to discuss old cases
and share medical magazines with them. Dr Boston also likes watching documentaries and writing
notes about what he’s saying and his conversations from throughout the day. In the residential
home, Dr Boston likes to walk around the garden and sit and read. Dr Boston’s also likes to go to the
shops and buy things however, because he has trouble with money, a staff member helps him Count
out to change. Dr Boston prefers to be called by his title (Doctor) rather than Raymond.
