One service user is non verbal and uses little Makaton, the other service users have learning difficulties and have different levels of verbal communication, such as short sentences, one or two worded answers/ questions. The majority of the service users are unable to read and write and therefore rely on staff intervention for this. I have set up communication passports for each service user, this is supporting new staff, New professionals, hospital staff to understand each individual clients communication needs and how they communicate with people, so they will be able to communicate effectively, the other person knowing or having more insight to their level of communication. We have picture board menus, similar to PECS at work where the clients can see and choose what they would like for their meal times, this is done on a weekly basis. We have implemented picture references for the service user who is non verbal, so he can associate these pictures with places and behaviours etc.
Also, most of the residents have been there for some time, they therefore know the staff and the staff know them, their special needs and requirements and the best way to care for them. As agency staff do not know the residents they are relying on the advice of permanent members of staff and also care plan notes, which although adequate, are not as beneficial as having a member of staff who knows the Home and the residents well. “If the agency nurse works at the institution infrequently, the nurse will need to be re-orientated each time he or she works at that institution.” (Iyer, 2001). As well as this, agency staff are very costly to a business and some agencies can take advantage of the desperate need for nurses and charge very high rates. An investigation by The Telegraph found that “The bill for temporary workers has risen by more than 20 per cent in just one year,
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Also a distressed resident may distress other residents so I need to know when it is necessary when to take the resident to a safe area so I can calm them quietly and make them feel as secure as I can whilst I ascertain their needs. Or an example of non-verbal might be a resident using eye contact or grabbing me for my attention they may feel insecure or may just need toileting. Hence I need to be observing constantly to help me care for the residents to the best of my ability. Outcome 2 Understand how to meet the communication and language needs,wishes and preferences of an individual 2.1 Explain why
My Gerontology Interview Paper Name Removed School Removed My Gerontology Interview Paper Aging is an unavoidable part of life that begins at conception and ends with death. The aging process differentiate from person to person ranging from people who are fairly independent with minor health problems to people are completely dependent with major health problems. I interviewed an elderly lady who is fairly independent with health problems that are considered a part of the normal aging process and those that are not part of the normal aging process. She lives with her granddaughter and although she no longer drives, she is still of sound mind, able to perform activities of daily living and attend outings such as church events. I found it to be a pleasure to interview her and listen about life from her point of view Psychological and Cognitive function The adult that I interviewed is an 82 year old African American female that view herself as an independent and very wise older woman.
Describe different ways to help an individual challenge decisions made by others (such as medical practitioners, social care workers and family members: Standing up for people that are self-confident or that lack confidence ensuring that they aware that the individual is unhappy, but ensuring that you are not putting words into their mouths and interrupting them while they are speaking. If while you are attending the meeting you feel that they are confusing the individual then you can speak out as an advocate. You may also have to write to certain people about a matter and must ensure you make clear and explain to them what you are writing and also ensuring that you are writing word for word in what they want to
Types of Long-Term CareResearch shows that many people do not know about or understand long-term care options. Following are brief descriptions of the major types of long-term care: Home care can be given in your own home by family members, friends, volunteers, and/or paid professionals. This type of care can range from help with shopping to nursing care. Some short-term, skilled home care (provided by a nurse or therapist) is covered by Medicare and is called "home health care." Another type of care that can be given at home is hospice care for terminally ill people.
Examining Communication Theory As people, we have learned to communicate from very early on in our life. We all communicate differently; depending on our culture, gender, status and the environment in which we are communicating. In this paper I will examine how gender and cultural differences; specifically men versus women and in culture, Jamaican versus American can affect communication amongst our coworkers or managers and patients. In our everyday lives, we have to communicate on a daily basis to the people we come in contact with. Sometimes we communicate with individuals like our coworkers, managers or patients.
“Despite the number of older adults with chronic illness, nearly 79 per cent of older adults who need long-term care live at home rather than in institutions (Merck Institutions of Aging and Health and Centers of Disease Control 2004). This would suggest that support for older adults from family, friends and the community is necessary for them to remain in their homes (Gallagher, et. al, 2009).” Bibliography Lewis, Sharon. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems.
Abstract This paper delves in to the lives of aging caregivers whose lives revolve around caring for their disabled loved ones. Many disabled people are living with family members referred to in this paper as caregivers. With advances in medicine, many disabled people are able to live longer lives. Yet when the caregivers become too old to care for their child, government services will not cover all the costs. Planning for the future of the disabled is an exhausting necessity.