Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
M/650/2172
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
22 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development’s assessment principles.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the neurology of dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe causes of dementia syndrome.

  • 1.2

    Describe the types of memory impairment commonly experienced by individuals with dementia.

  • 1.3

    Explain the way that individuals process information with reference to the abilities and limitations of individuals with dementia.

  • 1.4

    Explain how other factors can cause changes in an individual’s condition that may not be attributable to dementia.

  • 1.5

    Explain why the abilities and needs of an individual with dementia may fluctuate.

2

Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the impact of early diagnosis and follow up to diagnosis.

  • 2.2

    Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working.

  • 2.3

    Explain the process of reporting possible signs of dementia within agreed ways of working.

  • 2.4

    Describe the possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on

    • the individual

    • their family and friends.

3

Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person centred approach.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Compare a person centred and a non-person centred approach to dementia care.

  • 3.2

    Describe techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia.

  • 3.3

    Describe how myths and stereotypes related to dementia may affect the individual and their carers.

  • 3.4

    Describe ways in which individuals and carers can be supported to overcome their fears.