5N1279 You are required to write a case study about meeting the needs of an older person, using information: Human Growth and Development Case Study, PC, Ireland

Format: You are required to write a case study about meeting the needs of an older person, using information from at least one specified developmental theorist as well as identifying three psychological needs of the client. All of the following points need to be considered;

• Background information about the person (i.e. age, sex, family background) and method used to gather information (i.e. interview/ questionnaire/ objective observation report)
• Identification of this person’s age-related needs referring to the theorist/s you have chosen.
• Recommendations/ strategies for meeting their needs at this stage of life. (i.e.) what could the family, church, public health nurse, community or government agencies do to help meet their needs?
• Address what important interpersonal skills to have when working with someone at this developmental stage
  Discuss the likely effects of this person not having their identified developmental needs met

Identification of the client’s three psychological needs:

• Specify the three psychological needs of the client.
• Consider one suitable psychological model that will meet the client’s needs and state why
• Consider one unsuitable psychological model that will not meet the client’s needs and state why
• Evaluation of when and how you might notify the appropriate person in your work placement regarding the client’s needs.