In this booklet ‚ it will explain potential hazards in a Residential Care home for the elderly and the harm and abuse that might arise form hazards this will all be mentioned throughout the booklet . ts evident that the elderly are starting to become fragile and weak ‚ this is evident in their movement as they become moreclients. slower while they move around and they find it difficult‚ so this requires help from staff and other aid to enable them to get to one place to another . This
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Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual`s rights. In our care work we mostly work with children and young people who may not have the ability to judge what is good for them and what is not. In those cases it is our responsibility and job as individuals and as a team to provide them what we judge is best for them. In some other cases they have the skills to get involved in the decisions and this can lead to conflicts and dilemmas. Potential
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Elderly in the Netherlands Writing on Topics 5/21/2012 Elderly in the Netherlands Nowadays‚ the elderly is a serious issue around the world; nearly all industrial countries are facing enormous pressure about the coming of aging society. As one of the most advanced countries in the world‚ how about the situation of elderly in the Netherlands ? Can Dutch society provide the best care to the Baby Boomer? Aging society‚ the Netherlands is on the way “For the Netherlands
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Dear Sam‚ I was sorry to hear about your problems but don’t worry. Here is my advice. First of all you should avoid panic. Exam nerves are natural but panicking will only make things worse and you may not be able to think clearly. If the exams are making you feel worried or depressed‚ talk to your parents or your teachers. Remember‚ you’re not the only one to feel worried about exams - we’ve all been there. Everyone reacts in different ways to exams. The next thing you can do is to stay
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Letter of Advice 1 Letter of Advice Mary Ann Witt COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Noemi Roberts May 9‚ 2012 Letter of Advice 2 Letter of Advice Dear Jim and Dorothy‚ Communication
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“Advice to Graduates” George Saunders convocation speech‚ “Congratulations‚ by the way” was delivered at Syracuse University for the class of 2013. In this speech‚ George aims to convince his audience that we are going to have a lot of regrets in our lives but the one we will regret most is the failures of unkindness. In order to live a full happy life we need to become kinder. Saunders says‚ “All we want in our hearts is to be less selfish‚ more aware of what’s actually happening in the present
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Depression in the Elderly Depression is a common but not a normal mental condition. It is treatable and can get better over time; but if not given immediete attention‚ it can lead to suicide. Depression depends on each individual‚ but almost one-third of the elderly population suffers from this mental condition. There are many factors that cause depression in the elderly. From the video "Maturing and Aging"‚ somewhere in our 60’s we begin moving out of the center stage of society where we are no longer
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DAY OF A LIFE OF A CARE SUPPORT WORKER I arrive for work at 7:45 Signing the fire log book as per home fire regulations‚ I then proceed to place my personal effects to the locker room provided‚ Wash my hands thoroughly before going down to the residential floor ready for hand over. After a detailed account of the residents we are told which residents are down for a bath and if any residents have scheduled appointments for the day‚ I then proceed to get my P.P.E. for my job in hand. I walk
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However‚ achieving good nutrition can be especially difficult for the elderly‚ the fastest growing portion of America’s population. Many factors‚ including physiological changes‚ changes in nutritional needs‚ illness and physical limitations‚ food-medication interactions‚ depression and loneliness‚ and food insecurity are common causes of malnutrition in the elderly. Malnutrition can be a dangerous problem in the elderly. It can be caused by many different problems‚ including: inability to prepare
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your health care team’s instructions for the steps and medications to take. Be persistent in following your treatment. Keep notes and communicate regularly with your doctor about the effects of your treatment. If you feel there’s a problem with your treatment‚ or are experiencing any side effects‚ talk to your doctor right away about these concerns. Don’t hold back from asking questions. Be pro-active and involved in the decision-making about your health. Here are some tips on how to get the most out
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