Unit 06: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia

1. Understand that behaviour is often used as a means of communication

• 1.1. Identify some of the factors that can influence and shape a person’s behaviour
• 1.2. Explain why it’s important to look for the meaning behind words and behaviour
• 1.3. Define the meaning of the term ‘insight impairment’
• 1.4. Describe how insight impairment can affect a person’s behaviour

2. Understand how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia

• 2.1. Describe the conditions ‘apraxia’ and ‘visual agnosia’
• 2.2. Define the terms ‘delusion’ and ‘hallucination’
• 2.3. Outline how staff can support a person with dementia who has difficulty sleeping
• 2.4. Identify possible reasons for repetitious questions and behaviour
• 2.5. Explain how staff can support a person with dementia should they display a range of behaviours
• 2.6. Explain how staff should respond to behaviour considered ‘inappropriate’

3. Understand why some people with dementia will need additional emotional support

• 3.1. Identify reasons why a person with dementia may become depressed
• 3.2. Explain why it’s important to treat depression and tackle its causes
• 3.3. Describe how staff can support a person with depression
• 3.4. Identify reasons why a person with dementia may become angry
• 3.5. Describe how staff should respond to a person who becomes angry