Even the residents and their relatives could be involved. Aviii. You might be supported with your learning and development because you will have a clear plan to work will and will help you to find out what training you may need. Your colleagues may also be able to help you with any learning needs you may have if you tell them about your PDP. Aix.
Effective communication can help promote and create a positive working environment. Effect communication is a two-way process. When working in care I will need to be able to communicate with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life. Communication is important as it can have an effect on the service within an adult care setting. Good communication with service users may encourage then to join in activities, which will promote equality and wellbeing within the care setting.
Challenges such as cancer, heart disease and cardiovascular illnesses can be extensive, some lasting even for years. Furthermore, the elderly are then faced with difficulty performing even basic tasks such as dressing, bathing and eating for themselves. As a result, these conditions often put the elderly in jeopardy for other psychological behaviors as well. A report by the Council on Scientific Affairs, American Medical Association (JAMA) (1996) outlines this in a compelling theory that in many cases, feelings of hopelessness, which most often will accompany alcoholism, may be more important than depression. Expert Dr. Y. D. Coble (1996) exemplifies this concept in a persuasive article written in (JAMA).
Knowing their past history, relationships and interests or trying to see the world from their perspective can often help with this. Person-centered also means focusing on the best in someone, their strengths rather than their difficulties, responding to their feelings even when we do not understand their behaviour. 1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an individual with dementia in a person-centred manner The benefits are that the individual and their families will feel empowered and safe within the care being provided. If everyone within the care setting is carrying out a person centred approach and recording and passing on relevant information to other staff members everyone will become familiar with the individual and their requirements, which in turn will make them feel empowered too, this will go a long way to promoting good communication. 2.1 Describe the role that carers can have in the care and support of individuals with dementia Carers can support individuals with dementia by: Being understanding, caring, compassionate, and having patience .
You have a heritage and it is why you were brought up with the beliefs and standards. You want people to respect that, so you should give the same respect. It’s also a part of history which has helped us evolve throughout this world. You may not like it or agree with it, but you should at least learn a bit about it before you make a decision and still respect it. 1.2 Younger people with dementia may have different needs to people aged over 65 requiring a different type of service or a response appropriate to their age.
Introducing the “Care for memories initiative” Amongst thousands of conditions that can affect the human body, neurological dysfunctions are highly devastating for families because they can affect someone’s ability to complete basic daily functions on their own. Some of these disorders can affect the older adult or appear as an effect of aging. Others may strike early on in life. Whatever the case, people affected by these conditions will most likely require partial or complete care which will most likely be provided by an immediate family member who’s life will be greatly affected by this unexpected occurrence. For instance, people usually associate dementia with old age but in recent years it has been shown that adults, as young as 50 have
1. Describe the key issues facing older people and their carer/s. Some of the key issues facing older people are changes the aging might bring, loss and grief, family carer issues and societal attitudes and expectations. Other changes included are physical changes (eg: greying of hair, wrinkles, ect, ect), cognitive function such as dementia, social interaction, the role played in the family and the impact on relationships, living arrangements and level of independence. Carer’s key issues are tiredness from caring for their loved one, grief about the changes their loved one is going through and possible anger about being the person left responsible for the older person.
If these individuals do not know what is required, fail to see its importance, or face barriers to engagement in self-care, they will not participate effectively. For this reason, comprehensive education and counseling are the foundation for all HF management. . The goals of education and counseling are to help patients, their families, and caregivers acquire the knowledge, skills, strategies, problem solving abilities, and motivation necessary for adherence to the treatment plan and effective participation in self-care. The inclusion of family members and other caregivers is especially important, because HF patients often suffer from cognitive impairment, functional disabilities, multiple comorbidities and other conditions that limit their ability to fully comprehend, appreciate, or enact what they learn (HFSA,
When someone is dying there are legal concerns that a nurse must keep in mind when caring for the patient. Many times family members are the caregivers during the end of life process and this can place a real strain on the family. There are many nursing diagnosis associated with end of life care, and nurses must keep in mind special nursing considerations and implications. “End-of-life (EOL) care is defined as an active, compassionate approach that treats, comforts, and supports persons who are living with, or dying from progressive or chronic life threatening conditions” (Ross, MM., Fisher, R., & McClean, MJ., 2000). Unfortunately, the issue of death has been denied, hidden, and thus feared by our current society.
It is essential to help the patient achieve their best potential in a way that is individual to their needs and abilities, also remembering their spiritual, religious and cultural needs may have an impact on communication (Barker 2003) Charlie struggled at times to find the words he needed to covey his thoughts and needs, as much as 90% of communication is understood through non-verbal signs such as facial expression, touch and body gestures. I would use appropriate gestures, prompts and touch to encourage, support and assist the communication (Adams Gardiner 2005). Communication with other people is paramount, being able to convey our needs, wants and feelings. It is important for our well-being and to enable an emotional and social relationship, keeping our sense of identity. When communicating with someone with dementia, it is important to establish their preferred form of communication and work in the manner that works best for them.