Strategies for Elderly Care and Dementia

Strategies for Elderly C atomic name 18 and craziness triggerThere is often a stigma for people who have frenzy because of the poor understanding of madness and how to provide negociate for them. Although there is a strong association between aberration and old bestride this is not always the case as there are many reports of monomania in young people. There is currently approximately 4000 people under the old age of 65 with dementia in Ireland(The Irish National Dementia Strategy, 2015)In my report I will explore this in more concomitant after using various methodologies including internet, books, articles, journals, published reports, class notes, family members who have cared for a dementia sufferer and my have got life experience.Main BodyWhat is Dementia? What are the physiological and psychological changes that occur for the older soul with Dementia?Dementia is the term used for a wide range of symptoms which sees a decline in intellectual functioning which is caus ed by a degeneration of the brain.(Hse.ie, 2015)There are many different forms of dementia I will cover the four main ones.Alzheimers ailmentIs the most common type of Dementia. It starts remove gradual and progresss slowly. There are three main stages mild, moderate and severe. Each soul progresss differently. Symptoms poop get worse during times of stress, ill health(infection) or fatigue. (Dementia.ie, 2015)Lewy body DiseaseProgresss quickly and usually effects the part of the brain that control thinking and movement. so the symptoms often are similar to parkinsons disease ie tremor, shuffling gait. (Dementia.ie, 2015)Fronto temporal lobe DementiaIs caused by damage to the frontal/temporal lobes of the brain. Aspects effected are control, reasoning, psycheality and movement. Usually effects people at a younger age compared with Alzheimers (Dementia.ie, 2015)Vascular DementiaDeterioration of cognitive function caused by mini strokes that are not detected. (Dementia.ie, 2015) Explore the persons needs in relation to the condition.As all types of dementias work up in different stages and each person goes through these stages at different rates of time it is all important(predicate) to have different care plans that are updated regularly for each person if any changes occur even out small changes in behaviour or health.Developing a person centred dementia care come along will give the mellowest persona of care to the individual. tally to Tom Kitwood this is Care that is centred on the whole person not just on the diseased brain (Vladut, 2014) This can be done if we as carers contend the time to find out about the persons life, their interests, likes and dislikes so that we have a foundation to work on in building up a good relationship with the person.Maintaining a healthy diet M.U.S.T epitome is performed diet adjustments made and food intake monitoredIntake and outtake of fluids documentedDaily activities done to a single-valued function is ve ry important for a person with dementia but keeping flexibility in read/write head depending on the individualReminiscence therapy activities example photo book of ones life, smell of turf fire etc attention with individualized hygiene, dressing and mobility and letting the individual do as much as they are competent to maintain independenceMaintaining a safe environment at all timesKeeping their dignity, celebrate and independence in mind at all timesAssisting them keep a good self image by letting them choose their clothes and what hairstyle they would likeActive listening with the individual at all timesWhat is the role of the carer and Multidisciplinary team in assisting the person with Dementia, what practises need to be implemented, what care settings are available?The role of the carer and Multidiciplinary Team (MDT) is to provide the best quality of care to the person with dementia.To include strong Environmentadhering to good housekeepingRisk assessment on environmentL iving Environmentgood manual handling practices old(prenominal) surroundingsAllowed have their own belongings and personal items ie, photos, home like settings if in a care home.Daily ActivitiesSonas Therapy, ie light exerises, music, smelling oils, tasting and textures and lights. Reality Orientation Therapy, using dolls, household items and mean solar day to day activities.Household duties such as folding napkins or doing light gardeningPersonal AppearanceGood personal hygieneCorrect clothing and footwearAssistance with hair if not manageableMaintaining clients dignity, respect and loneliness at all timesGood RelationshipsBuilding up a good stable relationship is spankingUnderstanding their needs and taking the time to listenSocial interaction with other clients, family, friends and workersIt is vital in order to keep the clients independence for the MDT to take our time with the person with dementia and allow for them to do as much as they are ableAccording to dementia.ie w ho conducted a countrywide bailiwick there are 55 care settings in Ireland who are specific to dementia, which is very low considering the eminent numbers of people with Dementia according to the census in 2011.In the Laois area there is still 1 facility who specialise in dementia care available to people. St Brigids Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise. 32 patients occupy this facility. According to the census in 2011 711 people in Laois have dementia(Anon, 2015)State the current approaches towards developing quality work for people with Dementia.The National Dementia Strategy Ireland was set up to make an improvement for the people with dementia and their families and carers. It provides information for the clients, their family and carers about the different support networks available to make their quality of life to a high standard. This is current since 2011 they are hoping to have all the strategies in place by 2016. This will be a major breakthrough for Dementia Care in Ireland. (Dementia serve Information and Development Centre, 2015). Anon, (2015)Dementia Services Information and Development Centre St James Hospital currently offer various courses on Dementia Care for Care workers and management.The Carers Association, Portlaoise offers information and support for carers on Dementia. (Carersireland.com, 2015)Alzheimers Association, Portlaoise offer a reckon to face support network for Alzheimers clients and their family and carers, and hope to open an Alzheimers Caf in Portlaoise where people with dementia, their family and carers can go to have a cup of tea to share their stories with other sufferers of dementia.(Alzheimer Society of Ireland, 2015)There has been a major breakthrough regarding music for dementia, Aricept (Doneperil HCI) made by Pfizer is a prescription medicine used to treat all types of dementia and can prolong the illness by up to 15 years if used after an early diagnosis. This medication works by stopping the breakdown of chemica l called acetylcholine in the brain which when levels of this chemical decrease in the brain signs of dementia appear. (RxList, 2015)ConclusionDuring my research for this project I have learned that there is an ongoing research and development in ireland for Dementia care. This is much needed in order to combat this disease. I have learned that early diagnosis is key when dealing with dementia and with more widespread pedagogy a lot more people could deal with this this disease better. With our aging population I note this is vital for this country as statistics say this disease will only get worse so with the help of many organisations and researchers we can deal with dementia head on. This will immensely improve the quality of life and quality of care for people with dementia.2011 Census figures (Estimated number and projected growth in the number of people with dementia in Irelandby age group, 2011-2046(The Irish national Dementia Strategy)ReferencesHse.ie, (2015). HSE.ie Copi ng with Dementia. online on tap(predicate) at http//www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/tipsforhealthyliving/dementia.html Accessed 14 Jan. 2015.Leonard, S. (2015). 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