K101 Unit 1
Kim Mason X2616377 K101 TMA01
Part A – What challenges do individuals face when giving and receiving care within the families? Illustrate your answer using examples from K101 Unit 1.
The word ‘carer’ is the generally acceptable term, for someone that supports and cares for a family member, friend or neighbour that may be suffering from illness, disability or unable to manage daily life unaided (dircetgov,2006). Care relationships can be very demanding on time and emotions, life can become extremely stressful for both the carer and the cared for, understanding the concept of caring and being cared for, has challenges for both and therefore using the Unit 1 materials, and the experiences of Ann Walker, 37 (who took on the care of her stepfather Angus McPhail, 79, on the death of her mother). I shall describe and give examples of both the difficulties and rewards of being a carer for a family member. I will …show more content…
In activity 6 (K101, DVD, Block 1, Unit 1 Activity 6) Bob suggests that Angus treats Ann like a slave, Ann is very emotionally drained in this instalment, she is aware that Zoe needs her due to problems at school, Bob needs her to be a wife and enjoy the anniversary meal he has prepared and Angus needs her because he needs her help. She has to put her role as a carer first and mother and wife when she has the time. As with Ann and many other carers, their life change’s, without really realising it has. It can cause unanticipated stresses which alter relationships within the family. (K101, unit 1, page 15). It isn’t all bad though, there are also rewards in caring for a family member, it can be a wonderful experience to help and look after your family. In the beginning Ann doesn’t see herself as a carer, just a dutiful daughter, mother and wife, but as issues start to unravel, Ann has to seek advice and help. Her identity therefore changes from daughter to
Part A – What challenges do individuals face when giving and receiving care within the families? Illustrate your answer using examples from K101 Unit 1.
The word ‘carer’ is the generally acceptable term, for someone that supports and cares for a family member, friend or neighbour that may be suffering from illness, disability or unable to manage daily life unaided (dircetgov,2006). Care relationships can be very demanding on time and emotions, life can become extremely stressful for both the carer and the cared for, understanding the concept of caring and being cared for, has challenges for both and therefore using the Unit 1 materials, and the experiences of Ann Walker, 37 (who took on the care of her stepfather Angus McPhail, 79, on the death of her mother). I shall describe and give examples of both the difficulties and rewards of being a carer for a family member. I will …show more content…
In activity 6 (K101, DVD, Block 1, Unit 1 Activity 6) Bob suggests that Angus treats Ann like a slave, Ann is very emotionally drained in this instalment, she is aware that Zoe needs her due to problems at school, Bob needs her to be a wife and enjoy the anniversary meal he has prepared and Angus needs her because he needs her help. She has to put her role as a carer first and mother and wife when she has the time. As with Ann and many other carers, their life change’s, without really realising it has. It can cause unanticipated stresses which alter relationships within the family. (K101, unit 1, page 15). It isn’t all bad though, there are also rewards in caring for a family member, it can be a wonderful experience to help and look after your family. In the beginning Ann doesn’t see herself as a carer, just a dutiful daughter, mother and wife, but as issues start to unravel, Ann has to seek advice and help. Her identity therefore changes from daughter to