Unit 4222-325 Analysis

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Unit 4222-325 Support individuals during a period of change As an individual goes through life they experience changes. Some changes may only be temporary and are short term, this could be due to an operation, hip or knee replacements or illness that has left them weak and unable to manage with everyday tasks until they get their strength back. Assistance at this time and loan of equipment can see them through this period. A fall that has resulted in broken bones or damage to parts of their body, may affect someone’s confidence and they need help to rebuild this. This can a very upsetting and frustrating time if someone is used to having their independence and they may be reluctant to except help but the positive is that after…show more content…
By involving specialists such as occupational therapists to give practical advice on how to cope with everyday tasks and suggesting specialist equipment and aids to be used around the home keep people independent. Physiotherapists can design exercise programmes to mobilise joints and strengthen muscles so people can keep moving. Suffering a stroke can dramatically change a persons life it can lead to difficulty moving one side of the body and can affect speech. A common effect of a stroke is a weakness or loss of use of one side of the body this means people may have trouble moving their arms and legs,…show more content…
Ensure they are involved and supported to take control so that they feel included and empowered in the process. Showing empathy and listening to them so you can offer support, guidance and advice. Its important to offer both practical and emotional support during a period of change. Offering emotional support helps people to deal with the change they are going through, communicating with them so they can talk about their views, concerns and fears and knowing that they are being listened to can have a positive effect on a persons wellbeing, you can offer them support by being there to listen offering them encouragement and giving them any relevant information that can help them. It lets the individual know that you have an understanding of how they feel and that they are valued. The practical support is important as it helps support the challenges of everyday life when people experience change, it helps the person adapt to new skills they may need. By identifying and supporting someone in their particular areas of need, it could be help with personal care, medication or cooking, assisting with use of equipment which may mean a person can remain in their own home. When offering practical support you can see the
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