The final part of the unit will enable learners to consider current practice, including a person-centred approach. This unit will consolidate learning from Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care by contextualising knowledge and understanding. As individuals with additional needs may be particularly vulnerable, Unit 11: Safeguarding Adults and Supporting Independence will have particular relevance, particularly for those wishing to work with individuals with
It is there to also assist families in providing for them the necessary things needed to care for their elderly member. II. Administration on Aging is a Federal agency responsible for ensuring that older individuals can maintain their independence in their communities. a) Describe who the agency is designed to help and how it does it b) Explain the programs available within the agency to make life easier for older individuals 1) Nutrition and transportation c) Home and community based long-term care d) Protects the rights of vulnerable and at-risk older individuals III. The healthcare product or service category selected a.
This paper will evaluate how individuals can promote health and wellness into late adulthood and mitigate the negative effects of aging; analyze ageism and stereotypes associated with late adulthood. The paper will explore different views of death and dying at different points in human development, and examine various culture attitudes toward death and dying. Evaluate How Individuals Can Promote Health And Wellness Into Late Adulthood And Mitigate The Negative Effects Of Aging In evaluating how individuals can promote health and wellness into late adulthood and mitigate the negative effects of aging; one must first evaluate the individual lifestyle. The way this is accomplished, is by asking the following questions. First, has the person lived an active lifestyle?
Assessment Tool Analysis Paper NUR 440 February 7, 2011 Peggy Taylor Assessment Tool Analysis Paper Assessment tools are used to evaluate, and help in intervening with a patient’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They enable a nurse or other medical practitioners to help the vulnerable to make more informed choices that will make their life better. Assessment tools can be useful in improving the family dynamics, building more cohesive relationships, and promoting healthier lifestyles. There are of many of these assessment tools, some more effective than others, and it is the responsibility of the practitioner to see which is more likely to fit the dynamic of whatever situation one is attempting to resolve. The three assessment tools that I have selected are as follows: the family adaptability and cohesion scale, the Calgary family assessment model, and the health promoting lifestyle profile II.
The five things important to mental health and well being are ; Relationships, Health, Income, Participation and Discrimination If these are covered by the health and care provision and they promote a positive approach to Transitions, hospitalisation, bereavement ,retirement and illness it will have a huge difference in helping people maintain independence and to cope with the ageing process. These services which are available to the elderly are: Nursing Homes. Nursing homes are a health and social care provision in the private sector available for elderly people. Most nursing homes provide care and support to older and vulnerable people in order to help them live as they wish. Nursing homes positively influence the activity theory, as they enable relationships to be continued and new ones created.
14003797 Inter-professional Education – Reflective Essay Introduction The aim of this reflective account is to critically examine my experience and performance as a team member during Level 1 Foundation Skills For Health Professionals - Interprofessional Education module. The reflective process should enable me to enhance efficiency in future practice and broaden my understanding of my own limitations, acquire critical appraisal skills in relation to my own performance and identify abilities and assets that were helpful in completing group assignment. Furthermore, knowledge, learning and self-awareness are the assets, frequently recognised as more valuable for an organization than tools and supplies (Huczynski and Buchanan 2007, pp. 105-106). There is evidence that utilising theoretical models is useful, because it provides structure to reflective practice and simplifies the complex task of reflecting on one's own performance (Turpin and Iwama 2007, p.68).
Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 1 - PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment, you will complete tasks to demonstrate your knowledge of the importance of effective communication in adult social care settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs, wishes and preferences in communication. You will also address the principles and practices relating to confidentiality. TASKS There are two tasks to this assignment. TASK 1 2 TASK 1 1. Identify four different reasons why people communicate.
Individuals who have negative attitudes toward the elderly may lead to discrimination or mistreatment, either intentional or un-intentional. Reinforcing positive attitudes toward aging is imperative, and increasing positive public perceptions of the aging population is a must in order to guard against stereotyping. As the nation’s “baby boomers” grow older, focusing on staying active is a must. Kaiser Permanente is one company trying to change negative perceptions on aging, and their main focuses for seniors are everyday health, emotional wellness, and staying independent (Kaiser Permanente, 2012). Kaiser Permanente’s advertising depicts the elderly population with a positive manner, which may help change audiences’ attitudes and perceptions of
2 Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings 1.1 Identify standards that influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out 1.3 Describe ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work 2.3 Describe how feedback from others has developed own knowledge, skills and understanding 3.1 Define the term ‘personal development plan' 3.2 Identify who could be involved in the personal development plan process 3.3 Identify sources of support for own learning and development 3.4 List the benefits of using a personal development plan to identify ongoing improvements in own knowledge and understanding 5 Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings 1 Understand the meaning of duty of care 1.1 Define the term ‘duty of care' 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role 2.2 Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas 3.2 Explain the main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints 6 Understand the Role of the social care worker 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship 1.2 Describe different working relationships in social care settings 2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role 2.3 Explain the importance of full and up-to-date details of agreed ways of working 3.1 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others 3.2 Identify ways of working that can help improve partnership working 3.4(a) Explain how and when to access support and advice about: partnership working 3.4(b) Explain how and when to access support and advice about: resolving conflicts 9 Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Setting 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of
Give examples of how to support carers and others to support an individual with dementia in the final stages of their life Unit 656 Understand the impact of the ageing process on older people. 1.1. Describe changes that may come with ageing. 1.2. Explain how the experience of the ageing process is unique to each individual.