Definitions and Terms

Question 1

What is cognitive impairment?

Answer 1

A broad term that is used to describe a multitude of different diseases, both genetic and acquired

Question 2

What is a learning disability?

Answer 2

A condition that results in learning taking place at a different pace and at a different level from generally expected or from environmental conditions that create a delay in development

Question 3

What is dementia?

Answer 3

A term used to describe a disability caused by diseases or conditions that affect the brain and how it functions

Question 4

Give 6 conditions that can be mistaken for dementia

Answer 4

1) Stress
2) Delirium
3) Amnesia
4) Depression
5) Parkinson’s Disease
6) Late Life Forgetfulness

Question 5

What is personalisation?

Answer 5

Giving individuals with a learning disability the opportunity to buy their own support and services

Question 6

What is social inclusion?

Answer 6

Allowing individuals with a learning disability to access the same services and facilities as others

Question 7

What is person-centred care?

Answer 7

Offering individuals with a learning disability a service that focuses on their needs and not the needs of the service