5N2706: Discuss the care needs of the client in terms of physical, emotional, and intellectual needs :Care of the Older Person Assignment, CC, Ireland

Your project should include the following headings and subheadings:

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

• 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 client’s overall care

– the other members of the care team (MDT) have in the client’s overall care

• Discuss 3 services that can improve the quality of care of the client for example day centers, evening classes, social groups etc., specifically related to the illness chosen
•  Planning for end-of-life care is an important part of the care of clients: – discuss ways to approach the subject of end-of-life care with the client

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

will also be allocated for the following:

• Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, additional research, and correct referencing