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DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet
Understand the role of
communication and
interactions with individuals
who have dementia
Page 1 of 46
Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf
DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit DEM 308
Tutor Name: Akua Quao
Thursday 12th September 2013
Release Date: 20/08/2013 23:18
Assignment task – DEM 308 Understand the
role of communication and interactions with
individuals who have dementia
Unit purpose and aim
This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop therapeutic
relationships with individuals with dementia based on positive interaction and
communication. It does not assess competence.
Page 2 of 46
Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf
DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet
Task ① Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different
ways
• Explain how individuals with dementia may communicate through their behaviour
• Give examples of how carers and others may misinterpret communication
• Explain the importance of effective communication to an individual with dementia
• Describe how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates
Task ② Understand the importance of positive interactions with individuals with
dementia
• Give examples of positive interactions with individuals who have dementia
• Explain how positive interactions with individuals who have dementia can contribute to
their wellbeing
• Explain the importance of involving individuals with dementia in a range of activities
• Compare a reality orientation approach to interactions with a validation approach
Task ③ Understand the factors which can affect interactions and communication of
individuals with dementia
• List the physical...
Understand the role of
communication and
interactions with individuals
who have dementia
Page 1 of 46
Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf
DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit DEM 308
Tutor Name: Akua Quao
Thursday 12th September 2013
Release Date: 20/08/2013 23:18
Assignment task – DEM 308 Understand the
role of communication and interactions with
individuals who have dementia
Unit purpose and aim
This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop therapeutic
relationships with individuals with dementia based on positive interaction and
communication. It does not assess competence.
Page 2 of 46
Source: gaelromanet.com/DEM308.pdf
DEM 308 Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia by Gaël Romanet
Task ① Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different
ways
• Explain how individuals with dementia may communicate through their behaviour
• Give examples of how carers and others may misinterpret communication
• Explain the importance of effective communication to an individual with dementia
• Describe how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates
Task ② Understand the importance of positive interactions with individuals with
dementia
• Give examples of positive interactions with individuals who have dementia
• Explain how positive interactions with individuals who have dementia can contribute to
their wellbeing
• Explain the importance of involving individuals with dementia in a range of activities
• Compare a reality orientation approach to interactions with a validation approach
Task ③ Understand the factors which can affect interactions and communication of
individuals with dementia
• List the physical...