Part 4
A. The impact of being a carer can be felt in many different ways.Complete the table below outlining who is the carer, and the impact to the carer in each of the situations from the scenario.
B. Now that Kostas is in the CareShore residential facility, Anna’s care relationship with him has changed. State the current or potential risks for Anna with the change to the care relationship.
C: In this scenario, Anna is not visiting Kostas. Outline what you could do to assist Anna to visit Kostas and to participate in the changes and transition of moving him into Residential Care, giving two practical examples of what you could do to assist. (50-100 words).
The first idea is to talk to Anna and tell that her husband Kostas misses her, remind of good moments with him, and emphasize that he loves her and waits for her. Relatives should assist Anna in the cooking, and bring her dinner for Kostas.
The second idea is to tell that her life is not empty because she has family, daughters, and relatives, which wait for her. Then, I would organize a family dinner to make Anna happy, and travel together to Kostas.
D: In the scenario above, identify three people who are the carers, friends or family members who are significant to and have a role in Anna’s life? Why is each of the people you identify important to Anna? How would you work in a manner that recognises, supports and utilises their relationship and knowledge of Anna? (50 words each)
Complete the table:
E: Complete the table below describing how you could assist each person to maximise involvement with, and support for Anna? Explain your answer. (20- 50 words each)
F: Complete the table below describing what assistance each person could give to complement your role as support worker for Anna. Explain your answer. (20- 50 words each)
G: Complete the table below describing what carer support organisations or resources may assist each person? If possible, refer to resources and organisations that are available in your area. Explain why you would refer them to the support you have described. (20- 50 words each)
The impact of the lifecycle transitions and family structures on the person
Part 5
A: The table below outlines four stages of Kostas and Anna’s story or lifecycle together (column 1). Beneath the table is a list of four Lifecycle Transitions. Complete the following information in the table.
List of Lifecycle Transitions
Anna becomes the carer and Kostas the person requiring care and support
Migrating and forming new community connections
Kostas and Anna are in their senior years. They have retired and enjoy family visits.
Transitioning from childhood to independence
B. Different Lifecycle Transitions have different impacts on client’s lives. Describe the possible positive and negative impacts the following lifecycle transition examples could have on any client. We have completed the first row as an example.
Complete column 2 with one possible positive impact of the Lifecycle Transition in Column 1.
Complete column 3 with one possible negative impact of the Lifecycle Transition in Column 1.
C: Describe how the family structures and patterns listed below may impact on your client?
Complete the table.
Including family and carers as part of the client support team and strategies to work positively with them
Part 6
A: Now that Kostas is in residential care, describe 3 strategies that residential staff can use (and that you as the community support worker for Anna can support) to include family and carers in Kostas’ care.
B: Kostas has entered into a residential service through his existing service in the community. There are a number of mechanisms for entering into both community and residential support services, and depending on this the impact can be very different for carers family or friends. For each of the examples below describe the potential impact for family, carers and friends. (20-50 words).
C:Sia has asked you not to tell Anna she has spoken to you about her concerns. How can you respect her privacy whilst assisting Anna? (50 to 100 words)
D: Describe for each of the areas below the issues that may impact on the physical and emotional wellbeing of the carer. Provide information on how you could respond to this if you identify it. (50 words each)
Works cited
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"Help Wanted? Providing and Paying for Long-Term Care." OECD, 2011, pp. 85-120,
http://www.oecd.org/els/health-systems/47884865.pdf. Accessed 31 Jan. 2017.
"How to cope as a carer." Mind, n.d.
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-and-family-a-guide-to-coping/how-can-i-get-help-as-a-carer/#.WJD1-VOLTIU. Accessed 31 Jan. 2017.
"Life after caring." Carer Gateway, n.d.,
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/life-after-caring. Accessed 31 Jan. 2017.
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