QQI Level 5 5N2706 Care of the Older Person Assignment & Project, OC, Ireland 

PART A – Project (Background Research)

QUESTION 1

Outline the current care provision for older people in Ireland.

(5 Marks, 200 Words or 1 Paragraph)

• Display an awareness of future trends
• Give details on the current care provisions for older people in Ireland: Nursing homes, hospital care or home care
• Note any legislation that exists to support older people or other people receiving care in Ireland (for example, the Assisted Decision Making Act 2015 or HIQA legislation)
• Look at the information on the Central Statistics Office website to look at current trends and get information about future trends for care provision

QUESTION 2

Outline the needs of the older person.

(7 Marks, 200 Words or 1 Paragraph)

• Display an awareness of specific conditions affecting
• Outline a general understanding of the needs of an older person living in Ireland today
• Give reference in your answer to the dimensions of wellness and how the dimensions of wellness framework can be used in the care of older people to ensure all their needs are being met
• Select 2 common long term health conditions affecting older people or people in need of care and outline the care needs associated with them

QUESTION 3

Outline the impact of ageing on the older person.

(6 Mark, 100 Words or 1 Short Paragraph)

• DIscuss preparation for retirement and promotion of positive attitudes
• Outline what are the issues that are specific to the ageing population
• Discuss ways to promote a positive approach to maintaining good health

QUESTION 4

Outline the duties that are respectful to a person’s body after death.

(5 Marks, 300 Words or 10 Sentences)

• Explore discussion of a person’s wishes with family members and how to show sensitive awareness to family members during this difficult time
• Outline in detail how to be respectful to a body after death
• This can take the form of a reflection for any learners who have a case study from their personal work experience to refer to
• Make reference to the ways to be sensitive to family and friends of the deceased person

QUESTION 5

Explore the available resources that support older people in Ireland.

(9 Marks, 800 Words or 3 Paragraphs)

• Reflect on support services, health promotion and lifelong learning
• Identify the services that are available to support older people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives
• Explore the ways that a person can prepare to retire
• Outline some of the lifelong learning opportunities available to older people
• It would be useful to refer to the Dimensions of Wellbeing framework

QUESTION 6

Identify the personnel involved in providing personalised care.

(8 Marks, 800 Words or 3 Paragraphs)

• Outline person-centred planning
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of person-centred planning and care
• Explain who decides on such care (the multidisciplinary team and the clinicians that make up the multidisciplinary team)
• Reflect on the role of a carer in providing person-centred care and on ways to include family and friends to support the person being cared for