5N2706: Description of the illness chosen: Care of the Older Person QQI Level 5 Assignment, OC, Ireland

Introduction

• Description of the illness chosen
• Prevalence of the illness in Ireland and worldwide. Compare statistics and detail differences
• Describe how cultural and ethical issues impact the disease

Main Body

• Discuss the care needs of the client in terms of physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• Describe the potential changes that may need to be made due to the diagnosis of the illness
• Discuss your role in the care of the client
• Discuss the role: – the care setting has in the clients overall care
• The other members of the care team (MDT) have in the clients overall care
• Discuss 3 services that can improve the quality of care of the client for example: day centres, evening classes, social groups etc., specifically related to the illness chosen

Conclusion

• Planning for end of life care is an important part in the care of clients:

1. Discuss ways to approach the subject of end of life care with the client
2. How/where might you gather the information in a sensitive and caring manner

• Detail 2 health promotion initiatives that you could implement with the client, specifically related to the illness chosen