1. Dementia Skilled – Improving Practice Module 1 Understanding Dementia
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Trainers names
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Teaching Plan Module 1

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Learning outcomes
Identify and describe the different causes and types of dementia and understand the symptoms and difficulties people will experience
Understand the concept of the dementia journey and its different stages
Understand the impact of a diagnosis of dementia on the person and their family
Distinguish between dementia, depression and delirium
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Learning outcomes
Explain the risk factors relating to dementia
Reflect on the factors that can influence communication with people with dementia
Understand the impact of the environment on people with dementia
Recognise the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion when working with people with dementia
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Types of dementia
Alzheimer’s disease
Vascular dementia
Mixed Dementia (both of the above)
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Fronto-temporal dementia
Other types of dementia
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The dementia journey
Keeping well, prevention and finding out its dementia
Living well with dementia
Living well with increasing help and support
End of life and dying well
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Dementia journey
Take note
Each person will experience dementia in their own unique way
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8. Common difficulties people with dementia experience
Memory loss or forgetfulness
Difficulties with everyday tasks
Difficulties with disorientation and confusion
Language and communication difficulties
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Delirium and dementia
Delirium develops quickly
Delirium can result from an infection
People with dementia are more at risk of delirium
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10. Depression and dementia
In depression other impairments typical of dementia are not usually present
A depressed person may complain of not being able to remember things but respond to prompts
In severe depression the powers of reasoning and memory may be badly effected
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11. Risk factors relating to dementia
Age
Genetics
Learning Disabilities
Physical Health Conditions
Diet
Smoking
Alcohol
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12. The Impact of diagnosis
People respond in different ways
Some find it
Helpful
A shock
A long awaited explanation
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13. The impact of dementia on communication
Choosing incorrect words
Use of single words
Difficulties in pronunciation
Replacing one word with another
Difficulty following conversations
Difficulty understanding the meaning of words
Reduced concentration
When English is a second language the person may forget the meaning of words in the second language
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14. The impact of the environment on people with dementia
The physical environment
Décor
Signage
Lighting
Noise levels
Stimulation
Private and communal spaces
Use of assistive technology
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15. The social and cultural environment
Opportunities for
Independence & participation in carrying out activities and self care
Personalised care
Stimulation and Exercise
Social interaction
Links with the community
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16. Promoting equality & respecting diversity
How do you promote equality and respect diversity?
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For next time
Write down any questions that arise between now and next session
Read Module 2
Complete activities on page 35
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18. Thank you and we will see you on ………….. Contact Details
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