Assignment One

Patrick is 82 years old and is a client that you work with. Patrick is blind, he has slowly lost his sight over the last 5 years. Increasingly over time, Patrick has begun to isolate himself socially.

You are required to write an assignment based on Patrick and include the following items:

1. Outline the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual issues to be aware of when caring for a person who is blind and elderly.

2. Compare and contrast the different care needs between Patrick and a sighted resident, discuss in particular the difference in dressing and eating needs.

3. Describe how you, as a health care worker, would support and assist Patrick to satisfy his social needs.

4. Reflect on key learning achieved during this assignment.

Marks will also be allocated for the following:

• Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking and additional research
• Ensure assignment is well presented, referenced correctly and presented appropriately

Assignment Two

Mary is 72 years old and is a client that you work with. Mary has recently had surgery and needed to have a colostomy device. This has caused a major upheaval in her life and she is finding it difficult to adjust.

You are required to write an assignment based on Mary and include the following items:

1. Outline the issues to be aware of when attending to Mary’s personal care needs ensuring you discuss best practice for effective care of Mary’s Stoma.

2. Discuss how you could support Mary in maintaining her dignity while assisting her in changing her colostomy device. Describe how you would dispose of any soiled linen.

3. Detail how you would provide assistance that enhances Mary’s independence and positive self-image.

4. Reflect on key learning achieved during this assignment.

Marks will also be allocated for the following:

• Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking and additional research.
• Assignment is well written, referenced correctly and presented appropriately