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    Making Choices Guide Part II RECEIVED A PERFECT SCORE Ltc/315 Alternative Living Environments October 27‚ 2014 University of Phoenix Tomeka DavisMaking Choices Guide Part II As we age our bodies and lives take on many different changes. Some of these changes are for the better and then there are changes that are not so much in our favor. Our health status is the one thing that can vary from time-to-time as we age‚ and for this we have to prepare ourselves for the many possibilities of needing

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    Here is my piece of argumentative essay. Please give me some comments on my writing so that we can share ideas together‚ and I can improve my writing. Thank you every much. "Health care service has become popular in our modern society. In some developed countries‚ the old come to live in old people’s home with nursing services which are partly paid by the government. However‚ in my opinion‚ elderly people should live in their own homes. Firstly‚ elderly people are offered

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    Understand the range of service provision and Roles within health and social care (Adults and children and young people) Early years and child care. 1.1 - identify the range of service provision for health and social care (adults and children and young people) early years and childcare in own local area. Doctors Surgeries‚ offer a wide range of services to the public. Blood tests‚ medication for minor injuries‚ different types of vaccinations for example‚ flu vaccinations. They can also

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    Question 1 Caregiving for individuals with long-term care needs is a complex process due to   the level of care being provided   the need for physical therapy   the need for a special diet   Question 2 2 / 2 pts All of the following are contained in long-term care except     donations from benefactors   Incorrect Question 3 0 / 2 pts Due to financial constraints‚ employer-sponsored pension plans have evolved from being primarily defined benefit pensions (to

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    Specific Need Lo2

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    Analyse the Care Needs of Individuals with Specific Needs. I want to firstly‚ thank you for attending this meeting today and coming on schedule. Also‚ I want to appreciate the fact that you have chosen our organisation‚ out of the lots you have listed‚ to be the appointed care provider for your father‚ Mr Holland Park and I promise’ you won’t be disappointed. Ours is a reputable organisation that does things uniquely but according to procedures and sometimes in order to give our patients the best

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    The Curious Case

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    The curious Case Sabrina Gardner Dr. Maxwell Psych 2301 October 16‚ 2013 The Curious Case “What if I told you I was getting younger not older (Benjamin Button)? What would people do if every day they grew younger instead of older? If people started life as an old woman or man close to death to only have their time clock go backwards almost if they got another chance at life. How does someone who grows younger view the world‚ what are they aware of‚ what motivates them‚ and how

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    Tort Liabilities Nursing homes have the potential to have tort liabilities if the problems are not corrected if harm should occur. A nursing home is a busy place and with different people coming and going throughout the day. A nursing home is a high demand for care of residents. Nursing home staff should be knowledgeable about the resident’s quality of care and should be licensed to perform the care that is given. Possible Tort Liability: Resident that wanders. These residents are

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    Medicare was instituted because the elderly needed financial assistance with many health related issues associated with aging. Medicare helps to insure that the elderly receive the care they need regardless of social class and income. The health care program not only helps the elderly‚ but it also provides insurance for the poor to ensure their physical well-being. Medicare is for those 65 years of age who are eligible for social security and have paid in to Medicare. Medicare consists of two types

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    Sweden is one of the European countries‚ which has successively changed from a mainly ethnically homogeneous society into a multi-ethnic society due to international migration. Meanwhile‚ the issue of population aging are challenging social work practice in Sweden. This article gives an insight into social work for elder immigrants in Sweden‚ who are vulnerable because of previous events‚ cultural differences and communication difficulties. An interview case is introduced at the beginning to elicit

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    Elder abuse

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    What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action‚ occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust‚ which causes harm or distress to an older person. (Wikipedia.org) Elder abuse is occurring more than it is acknowledged. The human life span is growing. People are living longer. People are reaching 85 and older and therefore they require more services. Elder adults go through many changes as they age causing them to rely on people

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