References: Accountability Principles‚ 1998 (Amended 2006). Aged and Community Services Australia‚ 2009. ‘Elder Abuse: One Report Too Many?’ Results of the ACSA Online Survey on Compulsory Reporting of Assaults. Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine‚ 2003. ‘Elder Abuse’‚ Position Statement No.1‚ Revised 2003. Department of Health – Republic of South Africa‚ 2010. ‘National Strategy on Elder Abuse – Baseline Document’. Elder Abuse Prevention Unit‚ 2006. ‘Position Statement on Mandatory
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Substance Abuse and the Elderly Substance abuse in the elderly exists just as in any other population. Many seniors develop substance abuse problems due to circumstances or situations due to the aging process. A report by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that 17% of adults age 60 and older are affected by alcohol abuse and abuse of legal drugs. The report also states that a third of those seniors who abuse substances did
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The United States health care system can be somewhat complicated and often have some barriers or limitations to care. The continuum of care is one of the concepts that is applied to prevent the limitations within the system. Continuum of care is defined as: A range of services developed and organized to address the variety of needs individuals have as they age. This concept recognizes and considers the availability and extent of short-term and long-term care systems and services in
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independent as possible -treating people with dignity and respect -recognising that working with people is a partnership rather than a relationship controlled by professionals Person-centred care has its focus on the person with an illness and not on the disease in the person. To achieve truly person-centred care we need to understand how the individual experiences his or her situation if we are to understand their behaviours and symptoms. This requires in-depth understanding of the individual’s
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Some people claim that elderly care should be provided by nursing homes these days. In my opinion‚ senior citizens are advised to live with their descendants by dint of their needs of emotional support as well as the responsibility of younger family members. To begin with‚ one reason for the elders to stay with their families is that they are likely to suffer loneliness if they reside at nursing homes. While nursing homes are capable of supplying a variety of professional service‚ they fail to provide
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-Describe how practitioners should apply values of care in health or social care service In this task I will describe how practitioners should apply values of care within a health or social care service. Care values are standards that should be met within a health and social care setting; they are designed to improve the quality of care which is given to people. Promoting care values within a care setting. The care values which are applied in a health care setting consist of; maintaining confidentiality
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UNDERSTAND PERSON-CENTRED APPROACHES IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS 1.1 DESCRIBE PERSON CENTRED APPROACHES Person-centred is about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition‚ for example‚ Dementia‚ it doesn’t mean that they require the same care and support. You will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals you are working with. This includes their
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home until the very end. I have worked in many settings for elder care and I believe that home health care is the best option. Having the opportunity to work in home health/hospice as well as long term care‚ choosing home care or hospice as opposed to long term care can be the most appealing option. I believe the quality of life‚ comfort level and costs exceed any care given in a long term care setting. Growing old and receiving care in my home would be my first option. Right now with the economy
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billion in 2012. There are 670‚000 carers of people with dementia in the UK Family carers of people with dementia save the UK over £8 billion a year. 80% of people living in care homes have a form of dementia or severe memory problems. Two thirds of people with dementia live in the community while one third live in a care home. Only 44% of people with dementia in England‚ Wales and Northern Ireland receive a diagnosis UK dementia statistics Affects 820‚000 people in the UK Financial cost
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In-home Senior Care Johnny July 19‚ 2013 Mission statement To meet the market growing demand for non-medical and skilled nursing in-home care‚ primarily to exploding market of those over the age of 60. SeniorCare@Home provides online and training service both for the elderly and workers who intend to work on senior care. Key Market: Seniors / Home Care & Service Contribution: Information‚ opportunities and training for non-medical and skilled in-home senior care market. Distinction:
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