Laser Lessons - Lesson

DEM211-2

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In this tutorial you will learn:

You will need to describe how to maintain privacy when providing personal support for intimate care to an individual with dementia
It is important to consider what dignity means, and how you can promote it for the individuals in your care
More about aspects of dignity, including respect, privacy, self-esteem etc.

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Click on the PDF icon to the left to read the Commission for Social Care Inspection Report: ‘See me, not just the dementia: understanding people’s experiences of living in a care home’.This document was produced in 2008 and is helpful guide to see how things have changed in supporting individuals with dementia.
Click on the PDF icon to the left to read more about the Dignity Challenge in the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s Adults’ Services Practice Guide 9: Dignity in Care
This section of the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s website looks at ‘The Dignity factors’. Read through the articles, especially ‘Privacy’ and ‘Personal hygiene’.
A further section of the SCIE website looks at ‘Dementia-friendly environments. Find out about the different areas that impact on the physical, social and emotional space of the person with dementia.

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