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Intro Op1.9 Introduction to dementia
1st February 2016
Time to Think………….
Sophie delivers clothes for New Look. She uses her own car. New Look paid her £50 last week for petrol. Sophie drove 123 miles and she has
worked out that petrol cost 32p per mile.
Have New Look paid Sophie enough for petrol. Explain your answer.
Learning outcomes
1. Describe the effects of dementia on individuals and families and carers
2. Identify three therapies to help with dementia
3. Describe reminiscence therapy4. Explain the benefits of therapies on the
quality of life5. Outline legislation and frameworks which
govern dementia care6. Describe activities to promote person-
centred care.
Recap- Board Blast
From the visit from Nicola Howell and your learning from last week what are the effects of dementia on families and carers?
Individual task
Reflection Type a short essay titled:- The effects of dementia on
individuals, families and carers.
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Therapies
Discussion-What activities/therapies could be used in a dementia care unit?
Therapy
Penzance 1950s shop helps dementia patients
Why is reminiscing important for dementia patients?
"The 1950's shop is a good example of reminiscence therapy at work, using items from the past to trigger conversations and to help people with dementia to access older memories”.
Task
Imagine you are writing for the Nursing Times and research interactive activities to do with dementia patients to write an informative piece about.
Use images to enhance your work. Websites:- www.age-exchange.org.uk Alzheimer's Society
Henry Music
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Time to think………..
Times Table Bingo
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Understand roles and responsibilities when caring for individuals with dementia
Maintaining health and well-being Methods of maintaining health, for example,
conventional medicines; safe handling of medicines; complementary medicines; diet and nutrition; fluid intake; personal care; measures to reduce risk of infection
Appropriate exercise and activities specific to the needs of the individual, for example, music sensory
Alternative therapies, for example, aromatherapy, massage, sensory.
Dementia and music
The power of music, especially singing, to unlock memories and kickstart the grey matter is an increasingly key feature of dementia care.
Even if people with dementia can’t talk, they may be able to sing, whistle, clap or tap their feet.
Music Therapy
Individual Task
Plan a music activity for people with dementia.
Consider how it will help with PIES.
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Know legislation and frameworks which govern dementia careLegislation and frameworks Human Rights Act Data Protection Act Mental Capacity Act Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act Mental Health Act Equality Act
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Reflect-All About Me
Review-“Who can win the golden brain?“
Catch the brain and answer a question??
Intro Op1.9 Introduction to dementia
Tuesday 2nd February
Complete the following……the first one has been done for you.
24 H in a D = 24 hours in a day 13 S in the USF = 8 T on an O = 5 T on a F= 60 M in a H= 1000 Y in a M=
Time to think………….
13 stripes in the United States Flag
8 tentacles on an octopus
5 toes on a foot
60 minutes in an hour
1000 years in a millennium
Answers
Learning outcomes
Describe the positive affects of effective communication
Explain the benefits of a range of communication methods on people with dementia
Describe the effects of memory loss on the use of the spoken word
Define techniques used to help communication with dementia sufferers
Recap- Board Blast
In our communication unit what methods of communication did we learn?
Clear Speech
Speaking clearly is essential when working with service users with dementia. Speaking clearly allows instructions to be absorbed and understood.
Buzz Group
In table groups discuss the following question.
What are the benefits of effective communication on the lives of people with dementia?
Feedback
Communication Watch the clip and think why
communication is so important.
Individual Task
Create a spider diagram titled:- Benefits of effective communication
on the lives of people with dementia.
Be Creative
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Drawing images
Paired activity. Instructions. Person 1- you will be given an
image – describe that image to person 2 do NOT show them.
Person 2- Can only listen and carry out instructions. Do not ask questions.
Drawing images feedback
Now compare the picture to the original.
How easy was it to get the message across?
Was there any confusion?
Communication Techniques
A person with dementia may have difficulty focusing on conversation so we may need to change our communication strategies.
Using the headings on your table think of the actions you could take.
Communication Techniques Action
Plan for time
Appropriate environment
Maximise understanding
Listening
Provide Prompts
Using aids
Reflect
Read the newspaper article and discuss.
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Directed Study
Complete outstanding work Do a Disability Matters Course for CPD Start putting your CV together See if you have any boxes because Friday
you will be making a Dementia Care home in a box.
Intro Op1.9 Introduction to dementia
Friday 5th February
Sweet Quiz
All the answers are the names of sweets!!
1. Clever folk 2. Big Bus 3. Spin round 4. Outside meal 5. Pub pins 6. Big cats pub
Answers
1. Smarties 2. Double Decker 3. Twirl 4. Picnic 5. Skittles 6. Lion bar
Learning outcomes
Describe a positive dementia care environment
Explain the benefits of communal areas within a care home
Produce a plan of a dementia care home Assess the affects the care environment
has on those with dementia Evaluate why it is important to put the
needs of the individual first
Recap
Pass the parcel Think why the statement in your
parcel is important in a dementia care environment.
The environment
Watch this clip and think about what you need to include in designing your dementia care home.
Dementia environment
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Understand roles and responsibilities when caring for individuals with dementia
Safeguarding and protecting Staff training and recruitment Safeguarding work Balance between protection and maintaining rights Assistive technologies, for example, pressure mats;
door alarms linked to staff pagers; personal pendant alarms
An enabling and safe environment, for example, hand rails; safe flooring; use of colour/textures; practical aids.
Creative Activity
Dementia care home in a box. Let’s get planning In pairs you are going to plan and create
a care home in a box. Use your A3 sheet to plan. Ensure you have covered the following:-
Outside area Health and safety Signage
Let’s vote for a winner!
Dojo points for the winning pair.
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Reflect
Good week/bad week feedback