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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Outline potential dilemmas that could arise in relation to: (1.1) a)Personal attitudes‚ beliefs and values In situations where there is a conflict of interest or a dilemma between an individual’s rights and your own beliefs and values‚ it is their right as an individual to be able to make informed choices about their own lives‚ even if you disagree with their choice. A care worker who holds certain religious or moral values about abortion may face a dilemma when trying to assist a person receiving
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of Medicare The Medicare program has two components: Hospital Insurance (HI) or Medicare Part A‚ helps pay for hospitalizations‚ home health‚ skilled nursing facilities‚ and hospice care for the aged and disabled. Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) consists of Medicare Part B and Part D. Part B helps pay for physicians‚ outpatient hospital care‚ home health‚ and other services for the aged and disabled who have voluntarily enrolled. Part D provides subsidized access to drug insurance coverage
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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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“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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Bv-Explain the agreed ways of working with your employer in relation to the following areas. 1)Data protection: Ensure all information is stored in a secure place and no information is given out if unsure. 2)Grievance:Discuss with floor manager or home manager. 3)Conflict management:If i had a problem with a member of staff‚ for example if i didnt like the way that they were treating a resident i would go to my manager and explain my concerns‚ if after informing my manager the problem persists i
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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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types of Medicare plans: (Medicare & You‚ 2013) 1. Medicare Part A‚ also known as Hospital Insurance‚ covers inpatient services in hospitals‚ skilled nursing facility‚ hospice and home health aide. 2. Medicare Part B‚ also known as Medical Insurance‚ covers services from doctors and other health care providers‚ outpatient care‚ home health care‚ durable medical equipment‚ and certain preventive services. 3. Medicare Part C‚ also known as Medicare Advantage Plan‚ constitutes all benefits
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