My final project with Chesapeake Childcare Department was to create a grid to track the vendor visits by the Social Workers and to work with the workers on the training seminar. The vendor training seminar was a gear towards getting all the credentials up-to-date in our records and to have all the memorandum agreements signed, which are used to pay the vendors. The Department of Human Services service almost 36,000 residents each year. The people we serve are those who suffer hardship or who have been unable to participate fully in social and economic life of the community. We provide cash aid for people in need through a network of local, state, and federal assistance programs.
All mentors are thoroughly screened through the Department of Justice and complete a reference and Department of Motor Vehicles check. Mentors receive training before they are matched with a child, as well as throughout the year. The Compass program also provides free, fun and healthy activities every month for mentor/mentee matches to participate in, as well as educational or cultural events. Mentor/mentee matches are required to participate in one community service project together. Transportation and refreshments are provided for all program activities.
The doctor will help with any of the proper tests needed or other medical history that may or may not make a person eligible to participate. There are possible side effects from participating in research programs that are conducted by organizations such as Alzheimer’s Association. I personally think the volunteers that already have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease have nothing to lose since there is not a known cure for their disease anyways. The Alzheimer’s Association also holds a yearly Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease through out the United States to raise the necessary funds to
I will be there for ongoing weekly support to help you through the tough times in this disease, and I will keep you up to date for all the ongoing advances in treatment and managing of the disease and its effects. Yours Sincerely, Dr Sally Bradshaw Bibliography Wikipedia (7 May 2012) “Huntington’s Disease”, (Visited 4/5/12) <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntington's_disease> Medicine Net.com (March 2012) “Huntington’s Disease” (Visited 4/5/12) <http://www.medicinenet.com/huntington_disease/page3.htm> Your Genes Your Help (March 2012) “How is Huntington’s Disease Inherited” (Visited 6/5/12) <http://www.ygyh.org/hd/inherited.htm> Better Health Channel (February 2012) “MRI Scan” (visited 2/5/12) <http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/MRI_scan> By Kristi Ellerton,
At all times her support plans where updated regularly about changes in her health conditions. Her husband BM was admitted to us as a nursing case towards the end of last year as his health was deteriorating fast he still liked to see JM on a daily basis and although they had separate rooms they spent a lot of time together. His support plan was regularly updated. Over the last few weeks JM was quickly deteriorating going of her food and refusing to take her medication staff spoke to BM and discussed how much information he would like to be told his family were also informed as he too was going downhill quickly.in JM support plan it was stated that no medical intervention was wanted and that she wanted to go as peacefully as possible, in her last few days she spent her final days in her room staff would constantly keep BM updated on her condition and would offer to take him up to visit her, on a few occasions he declined but as she deteriorated staff informed BM that they didn’t think she had very long left he chose to visit her, staff asked if he would like to spend time alone with his wife or if he would like a carer to stay with him, he chose to be alone but stated that he only wanted to spend half an hour with her and to say goodbye, her family were also informed of the situation and they also visited. JM passed away few
Ethical Decisions Regarding Organ Transplants Brinda Loupe American Military University Modern medicine has made many achievements, perhaps one of the most remarkable achievements is the ability to prolong a life by replacing one or more of their major organs. Many people wait years for a transplant, some may not receive one at all, due to the number of organs available is lower that the need or demand for them. Along with the supply issues are many ethical issues arise with regard to procurement and distribution of the organs. Physicians should provide education to all patients during their care in regards to organ donation rather than waiting until the time when a family member is distraught to asked about the donation. Many families will reject the idea of organ donation in an effort to hold on to their loved one.
Spina Bifida is a birth defect called neural tube defects. The neural tube is the embryonic structure that develops into the baby's brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them. Babies who are born with Spina Bifida, a portion of the neural tube fails to develop or close properly, that causes defects in the spinal cord and in the bones of the backbone. His chance at survival was atrocious. The doctors reported that they didn't expect
I came to Chestnut Grove today to talk to you about maturity. I matured a lot when the doctors told me that I might have soft tissue sarcoma which is a type of cancer that affects the bone, joints, and soft tissue. I learned to appreciate my family more because if it wasn’t for them I would not have been able to do much around the house. My mom and dad continued to work twelve hour shifts every day and still make it back in time for my appointments at Wake Forest Baptist hospital which is all the way in Winston Salem and cancer visits are not cheap so they also had to give up a lot of money for that. My brother was really little at the time but he still did his best to help me with anything I needed, like getting me a drink or if I left something in my room he would go get it so I
The impact of Spina Bifida on individuals, families, society, and the nation is staggering, and to think, it could all be helped, with simple education, research, and word of mouth. Some of the options associated with treating the conditions of Spina Bifida are limited or practically nonexistent. This defect is unlike any other birth defect or disability because it manifests itself into a number of conditions. This article’s primary purpose is telling us is that further research is in dire need for Spina Bifida, and it will reach well beyond not only those who have a loved one suffering those who suffer themselves, as well as those who do
Outline the stages of development of attachment’s in babies and behaviours what can be observed in stages. Evaluate the evidence provided by psychologists in defining the stages. The first real attachment a baby will have would be the mother as this is the first person the baby would have seen. Human babies are not mobile immediately after birth as they are helpless. They have a relatively long period of immaturity and only begin to crawl at about 8 months.