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    History essay 4 In nineteenth century‚ paternalism also calls "Christian guardianship". In quote "The concept of paternalism denied that the form of slavery practiced in the South was brutal and exploitative."(404) As we can see‚ paternalism was kind of hegemonism. It was implicit criticism individual freedom and rights. Also embodies the result of chauvinism. Paternalism was applied to the system of beliefs‚ which serve in slavery in American. On the other hand‚ chivalry its follows was the

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    It amazes me when one hears how collaborative an organization might be touting how it garners information up‚ down‚ and sideways before making an important organizational decision and then turn around and make a major policy change without input from those it affects the most. It is amazing this happens and the result is typically damage control to fix what went wrong. That wastes too much time. The reason to get input is to avoid conflict from both inside and outside the organization when a

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    Assessment 1.1: understanding dementia 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’. Dementia is a term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms that happen to the brain when it is affected by the progression of certain diseases such as vascular dementia (when brain cells die due to lack of oxygen) and Alzheimer’s disease (a specific brain disease). Some of the affects these diseases have are on a person’s memory‚ language and communication abilities‚ behaviour and ability to make

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    Caring for Dementia Patients Rodrick Williams English 122 Professor Susan Turner – Colon Caring for Dementia Patient It can be very difficult caring for a patient with dementia. Most caregivers are unaware of the problems‚ they must face. A family member attempting to care for a loved one without training will eventually turn to a Nursing Home that has experienced staff in the care of dementia patients. Although many families feel a sense

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    DEMENTIA Dementia diseases‚ such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD)‚ have a large impact on the everyday life of persons affected‚ their spouses‚ and the staff involved in their daily living (Borell‚ 1992). For example‚ the cognitive dysfunctions resulting from dementia diseases interfere largely with the performance of most activities of daily living (ADL) (Bäckman‚ 1992). Consequently‚ an urgent need exists to develop programs supporting everyday occupation for persons with dementia. Occupational therapy

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    Paternalism in the Medical Profession Philosophy 235 EC: Biomedical Ethics “The only appropriate and realistic model of the Dr.‐patient relationship is paternalism. Doctors are the medical experts; most patients have little‚ if any‚ reliable medical knowledge; implicit trust in one’s physician is essential to the healing process; and doctors have the responsibility for our health and therefore have the duty to make all the important medical decisions.” Critically assess that claim. The issue

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    Greta was heading towards late adulthood and had dementia. It is a condition in which there is a decline in the mental ability which interferes with interferes with daily life. It has some early symptoms which if taken care can prevent getting it severe and worsen the condition. As mentioned‚ Greta had always been an independent woman. She loved doing things on her own and taking care of herself and her family. This trait of her made it difficult for her to accept taking medical help for her condition

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    “ Promoting quality care through the not-for-profit sector ” STATEMENT OF BEST PRACTICE Key principles of person-centred dementia care “ Promoting quality care through the not-for-profit sector ” Introduction: promoting person-centred care The primary purpose of the National Care Forum (NCF) is to promote quality outcomes for people who receive care and support through the notfor-profit sector. NCF members make a formal commitment through the chief executives to adhere to NCF’s underpinning

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    CARE FOR THE OLDER PERSON WITH DEMENTIA AIM/PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to address to family members or family carers for older people with dementia a range of perspectives‚ as understanding perspective of those affected. For the purpose of giving them an idea of knowing the early signs and symptoms of dementia and the suggested care by the experienced staff involved in this study. To know and identify the problems of the person having dementia‚ and as carers‚ to know how to respond

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    experience of dementia DEM 301 3 3 22 31/03/2015 J/601/3538 Unit purpose and aim This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the understanding of how individuals may experience dementia. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand the neurology of dementia Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome Exemplification Dementia Syndrome Dementia caused by a combination of conditions‚ sometimes called a mixed dementia Causes of

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