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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Understanding of dementia may include: | Knowledge of different manifestations of dementia, including:Alzheimer's diseaseHuntington's diseasePick's diseaseVascular dementiaBasic understanding of pathological features, including:Amyloid plaquesNeurofibrillary tanglesLoss of connection between cells and cell death |
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Impacts that dementia may have on family carers and significant others may include: | DepressionLoss and grievingAngerDespairSocial embarrassment a family member might feelIsolationFinancial burden on the family |
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Impacts of dementia on the wider community may include: | Inappropriate behaviourAnxietyDependence on othersDisorientation |
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Significant others may include: | SpouseFamilyFriends |
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Strategies to respond to behaviours of concern include: | DistractionCurrent eventsReminiscencesMusic, dancingWalkingTalking reassuringly about familiar and favourite topicsBehaviour modification (if appropriate)Addressing physical triggers to behaviour including painAlternative therapies |
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Activities include: | Daily living activities such as:maintaining personal safetycommunication (speech, writing, non-verbal communication)eating and drinkingmobilising and transferring (moving from place to place and position to position)attending to personal hygiene (bathing, laundering personal linen)dressing and undressingattending own spiritual needsgrooming expressing sexuality |
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Instrumental activities such as: | Accessing financial resources and allowancesPaying bills and regular outgoings Shopping Preparing mealsClimbing stairsMaintaining household (cleaning, laundry, décor, repairs)Travelling by private and public transportInteracting with others and socialisingAccessing leisure, recreational and sporting activitiesRecreational and sporting activitiesCraft and creative activitiesSocialisingReminiscing activitiesSpiritual activities |
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Ensuring the safety and comfort of client while addressing the risks associated with: | Ability to find their own wayAbility to negotiate trafficWandering or other behaviours relating to agitationBehaviours relating to psychotic experiences or mood disordersAbility to safely prepare, cook and store food and drinkAbility to control temperature of waterAbility to use home appliances Ability to maintain personal and home securityAbility to manage own financesAbility to recognise dangers in their environmentAbility to recognise the safety of others |
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Environmental strategies may include: | Orientation to day, date, time of day, place, person, carer, family relationships, weatherAdequate lighting to decrease risk of misinterpreting their environmentManipulate stimuli such as activity, noise, music, lighting, decorProvision of space (to pace, wander)Provision of individual's own belongings such as photos, books, clothesSecuritySafe storage of toxic chemicals |
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Behaviours of concern: | Refer to:Changed behaviour or BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia)And may include but are not limited to:Physical aggression Social withdrawalVerbal disruptionRepetitive actions or questionsResistance to personal careSexually inappropriate behaviourRefusal to accept servicesProblems associated with eatingSocially inappropriate behaviourWandering or intrusivenessSleep disturbances |
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