visual check of the equipment prior to using and if a problem arises should not be used and reported to the relevant person. Report 2 Michael Shorthouse suffered from Down’s Syndrome‚ learning difficulties and dementia. He moved into Cedars Care Home in May 2007 but‚ despite he’s families pleas over he’s treatment‚ within five months his health had deteriorated so much he had to be admitted to hospital. Whilst in hospital doctors found that he was seriously dehydrated‚ had
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I began volunteering at Morningside House of Laurel since my freshmen year of high school. I normally volunteer on weekends for three hours‚ from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. When I arrive‚ the residents are cozily relaxed in the warm lounge‚ where I greet them “good morning.” I walk straight ahead and pass through the double doors to where the early dementia and Alzheimer’s residents are‚ known as the Memory Lane. Communicating with the early dementia and Alzheimer’s residents is difficult due to their
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could foreseeable harm others. Aiii) What having a duty of care means for a care giving organisation. When an employer adheres to the duty of care in a setting such as a residential care home it protects residents as well as the staff. This is because all codes of practice are carried out and makes the home a safer environment‚ e.g. equipment is regularly checked‚ chemicals are stored correctly & staff trained regularly Aiv) How the duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals.
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they are in‚ caring for these pets offers them something to keep them busy. Of course‚ very different from a living pet which needs to be fed and cared for‚ dementia patients also enjoy the toy stuffed animals as well. While working at several nursing home facilities I have ran across many animals that are animal-assisted therapy pets. When selecting a pet for an individual with dementia there a few imperative things to keep in mind and questions to ask beforehand. Is the person able to care for
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understand our duty of care. We have a responsibility towards our Service Users and must remember we have a duty to respect them‚ their opinions and treat them with dignity. This includes working in a way which protects them from harm‚ danger and abuse whilst acknowledging their choices and preferences. Our Duty of Care affects our role as we have to be familiar with and follow all risk assessments and policies and procedures in place whilst continuing to respect the opinions and decisions of
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“Mama Might Be Better off Dead: the Failure of Health Care in Urban America” by Laurie Kaye Abraham‚ follows a families struggles over the course of three years in a poor Chicago neighborhood. Abraham points out specifically how the health care system in the United States has failed the different members of the poverty stricken Banes family. The main character‚ Jackie has the responsibility of taking care of her sick and elderly grandmother. Jackie also cares for her three young children with little
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M2 Describe legislations and regulations‚ working strategies and procedures used in health and social care to reduce the risk of two types of abuse Scenario one I am going to use an elderly lady‚ called Arlene (aged 91) who lives in a residential care home who is being neglected by the care providers in the setting. Care standards act 2000 is a legislation put in place in health and social care settings to ensure that all the standards are met at all times and something is done about it if they are
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people I completed my first degree as a health visitor in Hungary. Prior of that I took a gap year in Germany with a church’s volunteer service called Freiwilliges Sociales Jahr (Voluntary Sociales Year). I worked as a health care assistant in a nursing home with 144 beds. While this year was very challenging I also found it an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience. To further my knowledge and passion for working with those individuals who are in need of care I studied at Semmelweis University
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not used her real name throughout this piece to protect her identity and to ensure that I am maintaining confidentiality. “You must respect people’s rights to confidentiality” (NMC 2013) Gloria is a 74 year old lady who lives at the residential care home at which I am currently on placement Gloria is under the Adults with Incapacity Scotland Act 2000 due to a diagnosis of Dementia. She is mobile with the aid of a Zimmer frame and is still as independent as her health allows. She requires the assistance
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aged 65 and older‚ certain people with disabilities‚ and people with end stage renal disease. There are different parts of Medicare that cover specific services. Part A is hospital insurance; this covers hospital stays‚ skilled nursing facilities‚ hospice care‚ and some home health care. Part B is medical insurance; this covers certain doctor’s services‚ outpatient care‚ medical supplies‚ and preventative services. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans. This is a Medicare health plan offered by a private
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