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1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’

2a Incorporating your assessment pack and using the diagram as a guide, describe the key functions of the brain that can be affected by dementia. a) Name area 1 of the brain and its key function of this area affected by dementia

2b b) Name area 2 of the brain and its key function of this area affected by dementia

2c c) Name area 3 of the brain and its key function of this area affected by dementia

2d d) Name area 4 of the brain and its key function of this area affected by dementia

3a Explain why each of the following conditions may be mistaken for dementia. a) In relation to Depression

3b b) In relation to Delirium

3c c) In relation to Age-related cognitive impairment

4a Outline how the following models of dementia care view the person with dementia. a) The medical model

4b Outline how the following models of dementia care view the person with dementia. b) The social model

5 Explain why it is important to view dementia as a disability

6 List the four most common types (causes) of dementia and identify the prevalence rates for these types of dementia

7 Identify the FOUR most common causes of dementia, describe the likely signs and symptoms for each in addition to outlining the risk factors associated with each of these.

8a Describe how the factors could affect a person’s experience of living with dementia. a) Age

8b Describe how the factors could affect a person’s experience of living with dementia. b) Type of dementia

8c Describe how the factors could affect a person’s experience of living with dementia. c) Level of ability and disability

9 Outline the impact that negative and positive attitudes and behaviours may have on a person with dementia

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10 Describe what is meant by a person-centred approach in relation to supporting individuals who have dementia

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11 Outline the benefits of working with people who have dementia in a person-centred manner

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12 Describe the role that informal carers can have in the care and support of people who have dementia

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13 Explain why it is important to develop a professional working relationship with informal carers