HCA120: Concepts for Practice Learning activity: Worksafe BC Research Topic chose- Dementia Dementia is caused to patients when their cognitive ability decreases which is caused by damage to the brain. Due to the damage in the brain, it can decrease both physical and cognitive abilities in an individual. Some patients are not able to express their needs and desires to the HCA, they use their behaviours which can put the HCA at risk. Describe one of the potential hazards List the possible ways to minimise the risk of injury Recommended possible responses when facing that hazard Describe how the hazard you have faced could also impact the person being cared for