Summary Of Health And Social Care Level 3 Unit 3
Part 2: Summary of Social Work Speaks and “Unit 3”
The section “Poverty and Economic Justice” in Social Work Speaks discusses the economy and its balance, or lack thereof, as well as the people who are impacted by the economy’s debilitating imbalance. The PowerPoint titled “Unit 3: Children and Poverty” helps to further understand the poverty crisis that our society is facing by focusing on the children who live in poverty.
The social work profession is there to help those who are most vulnerable: children, single parents, older adults, and families that are financially oppressed. In modern social work the professionals help with not only economic policies but they also help create a safety net as well as support systems for those in need. …show more content…
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c. There are 6 major categories of elder maltreatment. Physical abuse is inflicting any physical pain. Emotional abuse is causing mental pain or distress through verbal or non-verbal methods. Sexual abuse is non- consensual sexual contact, or making elders watch sexual behaviors. Exploitation is the illegal misuse, taking or concealment of funds, property or assets. Neglect is the refusal or failure as a caregiver to provide food, shelter, health care, or protection. Abandonment is the desertion of an elder by anyone who is responsible of care for the elder.
d. Three of the risk factors of elder abuse are: dementia and cognitive impairment, personal problems of abusers, and domestic violence grown old. Dementia and cognitive impairment put the elder at greater risk for abuse because the care provider is more likely to see them as a burden and get frustrated with their behaviors. Personal problems of abusers are another risk factor; many times the abusers are dependent on the victim for financial assistance, housing and other support usually because they have a mental illness, substance abuse problems or dysfunctional personality characteristics. Domestic Violence grown old is another risk factor for elder abuse; many times the spouse continues the domestic
The section “Poverty and Economic Justice” in Social Work Speaks discusses the economy and its balance, or lack thereof, as well as the people who are impacted by the economy’s debilitating imbalance. The PowerPoint titled “Unit 3: Children and Poverty” helps to further understand the poverty crisis that our society is facing by focusing on the children who live in poverty.
The social work profession is there to help those who are most vulnerable: children, single parents, older adults, and families that are financially oppressed. In modern social work the professionals help with not only economic policies but they also help create a safety net as well as support systems for those in need. …show more content…
The Basics is no longer on website.
c. There are 6 major categories of elder maltreatment. Physical abuse is inflicting any physical pain. Emotional abuse is causing mental pain or distress through verbal or non-verbal methods. Sexual abuse is non- consensual sexual contact, or making elders watch sexual behaviors. Exploitation is the illegal misuse, taking or concealment of funds, property or assets. Neglect is the refusal or failure as a caregiver to provide food, shelter, health care, or protection. Abandonment is the desertion of an elder by anyone who is responsible of care for the elder.
d. Three of the risk factors of elder abuse are: dementia and cognitive impairment, personal problems of abusers, and domestic violence grown old. Dementia and cognitive impairment put the elder at greater risk for abuse because the care provider is more likely to see them as a burden and get frustrated with their behaviors. Personal problems of abusers are another risk factor; many times the abusers are dependent on the victim for financial assistance, housing and other support usually because they have a mental illness, substance abuse problems or dysfunctional personality characteristics. Domestic Violence grown old is another risk factor for elder abuse; many times the spouse continues the domestic