The individual may feel that they can't cope and give up,. The carer might feel that they can't cope looking after the individual so help is needed. The individual may not be sleeping as well as they have been and through lack of sleep they are frustrated and the confidence and well being is being effected, so help from others would be welcomed by both parties. 3.3 Explain how to access the additional support of others when supporting individuals with dementia. I would access additional support by asking by manager if they have support groups available and by asking support workers.
However, this may lead to mistrust between medical professionals and the disabled individual, leaving the individual feeling abandoned, isolated and let down. The medical model would exclude disabled individuals from mainstream society as they are viewed as vulnerable and ‘at risk’. This gives them limited opportunities to meet new people, develop relationships, have control over their own finances and decisions and leaves them lacking confidence. Social
There was a need to try and cure people with disabilities. This model focuses more on the negative attributes of people with disabilities, it highlights that there is a need for care, that people struggle to go out and other things which suggest that disabilities are problems. People with disabilities are left with very little control over their lives according to this approach. All decisions about education, housing and employment etc… were taken out of their hands and decisions were made for them. This invariably meant that people with disabilities were mainly shut away in institutions with no real need for society to change at all.
Sometimes when people have to leave their own homes or lose some of their mobility, they can feel very alone. They can easily think that there is nothing left in life for them. This can bring on low self-esteem and depression. We need to let these people now that there are people who will help assist them and help with their needs and care for them. They need to know that they have friends, not just someone who comes in to
As a care worker me and my colleagues need to consider our own attitudes and interactions with a person with dementia. Any negative attitudes and interactions from others will add to the individual’s negative feelings and experience of disability. Just because they have dementia and forget things and appear confused does not mean that they don’t have feelings and emotions. A positive attitude and smiling face might help them forgetting only for a few moments how ill they really are, and brighten up their day just for a few minutes. As well as a negative attitude and a sad pitiful face might increase the individual’s negative feelings and increase the speed of the deterioration of the brain through
It can have an adverse effect on a person’s well-being and self-esteem as they may withdraw from society due to feelings of embarrassment because of bodily odours and unsightly appearance. Individuals can become very isolated and depressed. 2. Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 2.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene To maintain the dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene, you need to firstly think about your environment. Ensure that when you are assisting an individual that the room is private and free from intrusion, curtains and doors are closed before you carry out the task and the environment is at an ideal temperature.
From the very beginning it is essential to establish what the needs of the individual are and if they can be met. A situation may arise where for example an individual enduring dementia is referred to a company specialising in mental health and do not offer personal care, the company’s assessment of the individual pointed out that there was not an immediate need to provide personal care, however as the individual settles into the new home and their condition gets progressively worse there will be negative implications on the individual. This subsequently causes distress and can have negative implications on all parties
Client A has dementia and therefore unable to remember or know what she needs. In order to give the best care to client A ; I would use conversations and questions to find out what the patient understands, what language client A is most comfortable using and how are workplace and facilities can supply the services to ensure well being, safety and health. To understand communication a hands on approach is a must as no amount of reading would
I realized how effective group therapy can be for individuals especially those that are dealing with issues that are largely stigmatized. Even if a therapist has an addiction we are not to let a client know, which is a different experience for that individual. Therapists can give expertise thought and discussion but they cannot give the individual the same acceptance that one could get from a group meeting. I think it is important to know our limitations with our work and know when to incorporate other resources. In reference to the disease model, it separates the person and the disease, that they are two different entities.
\ 1.07 Privacy and Confidentiality, there was no adequate record keeping, so even volunteer had access to confidential records. 2.01 Respect, (a) Social workers should treat colleagues with respect and should represent accurately and fairly the qualifications, views, and obligations of colleagues. Stan didn’t respect Grace because of her views on how thing were happening 2.04 Disputes Involving Colleagues, (a) Social workers should not take advantage of a dispute between a colleague and an employer to obtain a position or otherwise advance the social workers’ own interests. This is where Dave took the opportunity to become Stan lackey, and Grace became the trouble maker, which made it hard for her to stay as an intern. 3.02 Education and Training (b) Social workers who function as educators or field instructors for students should evaluate students’ performance in a manner that is fair and respectful: Grace did act in manner consistent with current principle and standards.