To illustrate the importance of the quality of relationships between the persons receiving care and the person providing care; the roles of both persons and primary care involvements are equally significant. The indication presented in this essay will serve to establish why the quality of the relationship affects the quality of the care given. The evidence is based on a case study introduced in the K101, block 1 ‘Who Cares?’ book published by The Open University and an interactive DVD also published by The Open University and other useful resources are referenced at the end of the essay. This essay will look at the case study of Ann and Angus’ relationships with each other; the skills required for the role; specialised care necessary for individual needs and the involvement and relationship of the home carer.
Firstly, a brief insight on the individuals mentioned in this essay, Ann, who is the stepdaughter and Angus is the stepfather who suffers from Parkinson’s disease. Ann has been caring for her stepfather for many years and the relationship they have between them from the carer’s side and the person receiving care seemed comfortable and acceptable but unfortunately it has put a strain on Ann and her family and social life (K101, block 1, Unit 1 and DVD).
The relationship was not only between the carer and the person receiving care but also other family members involved and in Ann and Angus’ case, they lived together in the same house, with Ann’s husband, Bob and their daughter, Zoe. Ann didn’t seem to be coping well as Angus’ health was deteriorating as of her own health and relationship with her family, Ann seemed reluctant to admit she was a carer for Angus, she was unsure about receiving outside help, for exa...
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...ve good quality relationships with each other which benefit’s them all. This may be a different matter if Angus was to be sent into a care home as he was so adamant not to go, therefore, staying in his own home and staying with his family has given him a quality of life and wellbeing (K101, Resources, page 10, 11).
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The Open University (2010) K101 An introduction to health and social care, Unit 3, ‘Social Care In The Community’, Milton Keynes, The Open University.
A memorable occasion that involved difficult social communication occurred shortly after the death of my grandmother. My mother expressed her desire to continue paying my grandmother’s refinanced mortgage so the home and land could remain within the family. As my grandmother’s primary caretaker up to her death, my mother had spent the past few years watching the woman who raised her wither away. She exhibited symptoms of depressions such as; not finding joy in things she once did, insomnia, and decreased appetite.
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In addition, there are guidelines to assist with assessing the quality of the family relationships, indicators of problems that would indicate poor quality of care, and methods to assess the caregiver’s physical and mental statues that could affect their ability to provide care.
This construct can be seen through their relationship since they have a harder time in agreeing with one another and working through their personal problems of anxiety, helplessness, want of au-tonomy and responsibility. With that being understood, their disagreements can exclude Wilma since the main concern of the family’s dysfunction does not truly involve her. Wilma’s presence becomes extremely needed when tensions arises. I believe that Fred, Wilma, and Rose have clear, but also somewhat unclear boundaries within their family system. Unclear boundaries are prevalent with Fred and Rose. The physical and emotional separateness to ensure effective family functioning becomes difficult when Rose and Fred cannot agree or understand why Rose may inflict self-harm, why she is not fond of the rules, and how Fred’s guilt can hinder his
The Open University (2010) K101 An Introduction to Health and Social Care, Unit 7, ‘Understanding the Past’, Milton Keynes, The Open University.
I am currently a first year student in a university studying health and social well-being which includes modules such as Social Policy, Social construct, health and Disease and Equality and Diversity after my inability to secure a place on the Adult Nursing degree. Even though I am doing very well and all my grades have been excellent, I still believe adult nursing is my calling. I recently undertook an Access to Health course at Hugh Baird College which involved topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Effective Communication, Safeguarding, health promotion, research methodology, and many more which has I completed with distinctions. I understand the need to embrace care, compassion and confidentiality in all aspect of my nursing
Gallagher 2009 cited in Share, P & Lawlor, K. (eds) Applied Social Care An Introduction for students in Ireland (2nd ed) Dublin: Gill & Macmillan (2009).
Davis, C; Finlay, L; & Bullman, A. (2000) ‘Changing Practice in Health and Social Care, London: Open University Press
This theory views the family as a system containing interrelated and interacting parts. Whether something is affecting a family member positively or negatively, all family members are affected by these factors (Mitrani,Feaster, McCabe, Czaja, Szapocznik, 2004). In this case, the Howland family must cope with the vast changes in the cognitive function of their mother Alice. Throughout the film, we see how the impact of Alzheimer’s disease affects the family as a whole. Lydia who lives in California must move back home so that she can take care of her mother while her father is away at his new job. This is an example of how Alice’s Alzheimer’s diagnoses does not only affect her, but also affects Lydia’s life. Another example of how the disease affects the family system is when John and Alice are about to go for a run; Alice advises John that first she must use the bathroom before they part. Sadly Alice does not remember where the bathroom is in the house and she urinates in her
Morris, C; Michie, V. (2011) Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: London, GBR: Hodder Education.
1.1 Explain how principles of support are applied to ensure that individuals are cared for in health and social care practice
This scene perfectly shows us how many people seem so overwhelmed by their relatives sickness, they forget who is really suffering and decide to leave so they will not have to deal with that. Quite often friends and relatives of people chronically ill or disabled do not realize how big of an influence they have on the lives of their kindred. Sometimes it seems like it is the families who struggle more than the actual handicapped person.