HSC S 9 Provide support to individuals with dementia

1. Understand legislation and frameworks in relation to the care and support of individuals with dementia

• 1.1 Summarise legislation and frameworks in relation to the care and support of an individual with dementia
• 1.2 Explain how agreed ways of working uphold the rights of an individual with dementia
• 1.3 Explain how the best interests of an individual with dementia are met through care and support
• 1.4 Explain what is meant by providing care and support in a least restrictive way
• 1.5 Summarise the rights of carers

2. Be able to promote positive interactions with individuals with dementia

• 2.1 Explain how different types of dementia influence an individual’s ability to communicate and interact
• 2.2 Explain the impact on an individual’s communication skills and interactions of: • sensory impairment • health needs • environment • actions of carers or others
• 2.3 Compare a reality orientation approach with a validation approach to interactions
• 2.4 Use different communication techniques with an individual who has dementia
• 2.5 Observe the behaviour of an individual with dementia to interpret needs
• 2.6 Respond to the behaviour of an individual with dementia

3. Be able to support rights and choices of individuals with dementia

• 3.1 Explain how strategies developed from knowledge of the individual’s personality and life history can be used to support individuals with dementia
• 3.2 Provide support to an individual with dementia using strategies that have been developed from knowledge of their personality and life history
• 3.3 Support an individual with dementia in identifying and managing risks for their care and support
• 3.4 Review the effectiveness of strategies which have been developed from knowledge of an individual’s personality and life history
• 3.5 Create an environment which enables an individual with dementia to achieve their potential

4. Be able to involve carers and others in supporting individuals with dementia

• 4.1 Describe how the experience of an individual’s dementia may impact on carers
• 4.2 Involve carers and others in the care planning cycle
• 4.3 Ensure an individual with dementia, carers and others can access complaints procedures
• 4.4 Describe how conflicts of interests are managed between the carer and an individual with dementia