CHCAC6C Support Older Person To Meet Their Emotional And Psychological Needs - Tasks

Tasks:

Element 1
Support the older person remain engaged with their social network and the wider community

What are support networks for older people?

Support networks for older people can be family and friends who help to support them.

What are community networks?

Community networks are public social networks such as dinner club which an older person may attend.

What other types of networks are available to assist the older people?

Proffesional service networks are companies that render service to older people to assist in their day to day lifes. These include nursing homes.

Element 2
Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychological needs

What does Psychosocial mean?

Involving aspects of social and psychological behavior

What types of fears face older people?

Loss of privacy, feelings of inadequacy to support oneself, inability to interact with the rest of the community

Think of a change that might happen to an older person as part of the ageing process. It can be a physical, cognitive, social or emotional change. Think about your own work role and responsibilities. Think about the policies and procedures that might apply in the workplace.

Explain the following:

· The details of the change
An increased level of anxiety in the patient. Patient is always uneasy and appears uncertain about many things

· How this change might affect their activities of daily living

Loss of self esteem and inability to communicate effectively what they want or prefer which might lead to frustration and withdrawal.

· How you would talk to the older person and/or their advocate about the change

I would communicate with them in a way that conveys that they are worthwhile , unique and valuable. This would involve positive attention, active listening , and being courteous.

· How you would help the person manage the change in the most positive way

The older person can be helped in managing the situation by developing positive relationship of trust and showing them that it is normal to be anxious. Furthermore, the older person should be affirmed positively and all positive change be complimented. I would remain empathetic and share related or similar experiences.

· Any risks which might be a part of the change

Anxiety can lead to self neglect

· How you would help the older person manage the risk

Ensure that from a hygeine aspect they are looked after and involve them more and more in making decisions about their hygeine.

· Any information you would need to write down or share with others about the change

I would share with a registered nurses the changes in behaviour and try to identify the possible social, spritual or physical triggers of anxiety and assess what might need to go into the care plan.


Element 3
Recognise and accommodate the older person’s cultural and spiritual preferences

1. What impact does cultural diversity have on aged care in Australia?
Aged care has had to change with the diversity in Australian culture. This means that care providers need to establish culturally relevant aged care.

2. Re-write Australia’s multicultural policy in brief.

The diverse cultural, linguistic and spiritual requirements of resident and clients will be acknowledged and addressed throughout all care provision

Element 4
Support the older person who is experiencing loss and grief

1. What is grief and loss?

Grief is the process of reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical (such as a death), social (such as divorce), or occupational (such as a job). Emotional reactions of grief can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Physical reactions of grief can include sleeping problems, changes in appetite, physical problems, or illness.

2. What types of losses could our client be going through?

Physical, social or occupational loss

3. What are the various stages of grief and loss?

· Denial
· Bargaining
· Depression
· Anger
· Acceptance

4. What are some signs that an older person is experiencing grief and what do you do when you notice them?

Physically, persons affected by grief may experience:
- Fatigue and exhaustion alternating with periods of high alertness and energy
- Temporary hearing loss or vision impairment (possibly associated with dissociation)
-Difficulty sleeping
-Disturbed appetite (either more appetite or less appetite than normal)
-Muscle tremors
-Chills and/or sweating
-Difficulty breathing or rapid respiration
-Increased heart rate or blood pressure
-Stomach and/or intestinal problems
-Nausea and/or dizziness

5. What are some of the support services that a person experiencing loss or grief can be referred to?

A person experiencing grief may be referred to a psychologist, counselors or family and friends.


Element 5.
Recognise and accommodate the older person’s expressions of identity and sexuality

1. What are some Spiritual needs of older people?

Older people may need to be taken to a place of worship such as church or synagogue or shrine.

2. What are some cultural needs of older people?

Older people may need to be communicated with in a culture specific way, greeted in a particular or dressed in a particular way

3. What may be some Sexuality and identity needs of older people?
Older people may want sex workers or to masturbate. The may need to feel sexually attractive.