Experience of the ageing process is quite different to each other. Every individual ageing process passed through different stages of life. Changes that occur to each individual with ageing comes in to three categories physical, psychological and social. There fore changes with the process of individual getting older so as we know that we all experience common changes in some relative. As a result our diet, habits and social and psychological factor remain some how quite unique as result of ageing.
Workbook PWSC 32 1.2 Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of service provided If we use reflective practice it means that we are constantly thinking about the way we have worked and how we can improve on what we have done. If we realise that we have not done the best we can on each day then it is useful to try to work out how we could have done things in a better way. This way we can use our mistakes as tools to help us learn .It is important to consider that if something had been done in a different way then what would the consequences be of that action and who would benefit from it? If we feel that our day has gone very well then it is still a good thing to think about if there were any aspects that could have been done differently to be even better. For example how else could the activity be done and would anyone benefit from it ?
In this discussion, you will focus primarily on the physiological changes due to lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices do have a significant impact on health issues later in life. For persons in middle adulthood, their lifestyles are more of a factor in daily functioning and social activities. The concept of gains (growth) and losses (decline) is an important one in life-span development. Middle adulthood is the age period in which gains and losses as well as biological and sociocultural factors balance each other.
They may need more or less support in their independance. Their maybe changes in family relationships, preferences in their activities and social needs, accomodation may need to be changed or aids and adaptations made to their environment. It is very important to update a clients careplans with any changes so that all concerned can have all the current information from the client. There are some factors that can influence the capacity of an individual to express consent, these can be mental conditions, (mental capacity), Physical conditions (communication abilities), availability or lack of options. Knowledge of choices, age, participation and engagement.
understanding why communication is important in adult social care settings Communication is vital in health care and social care settings. The patient and the health care professional need to understand each other clearly in order for the patient to receive the best possible care. Providing care to a patient is next to impossible if the patients needs cannot be clearly stated. Communication eases anxiety of the patients,eliminates more possibilities for mistakes, and lets each party know what is expected of them. Understand how to meet the communication and language needs wishes and preference of an individual When we meet an individual for the first time, its important to establish how you will communicate and how they and yourself would like to be
• The Veterans Administration must continue to adapt to the changing veteran dynamic and be prepared for the influx of these younger veterans in the coming years. • Mental health professionals within the Veterans Administration and those within the civilian community should be educated in traditional and non-traditional treatments and practices. • Medical and mental health care professionals must be knowledgeable about different treatment options and medication choices available. • The military including the National Guard and reserves must continue to inform and assist the public to and to develop outreach programs acknowledging
Together, these changes contribute to advances in one’s identity. Many aspects of the life course that were once socially structured such as marriage, parenthood, religious beliefs, and career paths are increasingly left to individual decision. Emerging adults play a more active role in their own development than at any earlier time. As they explore, they often face disappointments in love and work that require them to adjust, and sometimes change, their life path. It is therefore important an individual has social support to foster resilience.
Reflective practice can increase confidence and encourage you to become a more proactive professional. Reflective practice in the social care setting should help to improve the quality of care you give. Reflective practice is not always about looking for the negatives in your work it can also be looking at the positives of your work. When using reflective practice we will always look back on any changes to decide if they are working or can be improved again. 2.
Development through the life stages – It’s old age – part 2. P5 – Explain the physical and 5 of the psychological changes that may be associated with ageing. During old age individual’s experience a variety of physical and psychological changes, these changes may vary depending on the individual lifestyle as different life style factors can influence how an individual develops. However I’m going to cover all the common physical and psychological changes which can occur during old age. Physical changes: A physical change which occurs only in women as they reach old age is menopause, however in some circumstances this can occur in younger women.
To be successful throughout these cycles, family members need to adapt and change to ensure survival of the family. Each stage presented to the family will come with new challenges and greater responsibilities as well as opportunity to master new skill. When the family masters these skills they are able to move forward to the next cycle. Inability to master these skills may have a negative impact on the family in way of relationship and