Assignment 1—Essay on dementia using the literature Mode
Length: 1000 words
Students are to write
an essay through reviewing the research articles related to ONE area of
dementia care that the student is interested in learning more about.
The following are some examples to choose from or another
area can be chosen. Essay is to focus on dementia and one other area.
• Person centred dementia care
• Carers of persons with dementia
• Behaviours and
dementia
• Therapies for persons with dementia
• Aggression in persons with dementia
• Nutritional needs for persons with dementia
• End of life dementia
care
• Dementia and restraint
These are only examples of the possible areas to study.
Please do not focus on delirium or depression because these will be addressed
in assignment
2.Students are to analyse the research literature as it
relates to dementia and the subject area. The assignment will need to
introduce dementia and the area of study including its significance.
Students will utilise the research literature in the area chosen to
formulate an essay. Please refer to the essay guidelines provided. This is
not a literature review but an essay using the literature on a subject area
related to dementia. It should contain an introduction, body of work and a
conclusion and be appropriately referenced. This assignment is required to
demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice on one aspect of
dementia. The incorporation of other relevant materials and literature will
extend the student’s learning and add depth to the assignment. Presentation of
Assignment 1 The essay needs to be presented in academic style and be
referenced using APA 7 .
There should be a clear introduction, a substantive body of
work in the area with references to the literature, and a conclusion
highlighting the main points of the essay. The assignment must be in a suitable
font and size of font. It can be single or double line-spaced. The assignment
is required to be submitted by the due date.
