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ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
· This assessment contributes to the determination of competency in this unit.
· You are required to answer all questions to a satisfactory level to gain a satisfactory grade in this assessment task.
· Should you have any concerns about this assessment, please contact your trainer/assessor before beginning the task.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2
This task consists of 22 questions.
1. Wandering is a common behaviour of people with dementia.
a. Why is wandering a problem in an aged care residence?
wandering is a problem in an aged-care residence as it may increase the risk of fall of elderly people suffering from dementia. Wandering is developed in aged care because it developed due to inactivity and boredom. Apart from this, wandering increases the anxiety among the patients. Since, they failed to remember their name and address, they wanted to go back to their homes. They become feared and often have their episodes.
b. What are two physical supports that could be put in place to assist people who are wandering?
To assists the people who are wandering medical bracelet and pendant can be used which determine the condition of the patient. Apart from this, hearing aid and other mobility aid which patient uses like glasses or walking rod can be given to them to provide support
c. What are two social supports that could be put in place to assist people who tend to wander?
Social support which can be put to assist people who wander include use of communication to address the emotions of the patient. Apart from this, there are many social support groups which help people who wander or have difficulty in coming out of bed.
d. Why is it important to look at the emotional issues that may be causing wandering?
People suffering from dementia undergo emotional behaviour changes. These changes like boredom, frustration and stress can resulted in development of wandering. Thus, addressing emotional issues is necessary in controlling wandering.
2.
a. Explain in your own words what is meant by the ‘social model of devaluation’.
Social model of devaluation suggests that social devaluation is a systemic belief that one person or group have less social value in comparison to others. This devaluation has negative impact on the people who are considered socially less. Apart from this, people or group which come under the category of socially devaluated parties are given low opportunities and their accomplishment are not recognised. In context of the dementia, people suffering from dementia, are isolated by the people of the society. Apart from this, dementia patients itself developed distance from the social functions.
b. As a personal care worker, what are two simple things you can do to help clients with dementia feel valued?
As a personal care worker, to make the client of dementia feel valued, I will talk to them and take suggestions related to the type of care they wanted. This kind of involvement make them feel valued. Apart from this, I will be involving them to participate in the daily activities such as helping in folding the clothes. I will also sit with them and communicate with them; this will prevent the feeling of social isolation among dementia patients.
CASE STUDY: Chen
    Chen is 95 years old. He migrated from China many years ago but has lived largely in the Chinese community.
Chen has dementia and is unable to remember any English words. Chen is now in residential care as he is unable to look after himself.
Chen has two daughters and a son who come to see him frequently. They feel guilty that they cannot look after Chen at home but they each have jobs and do not feel able to look after him.
There is one Chinese worker (Mei) who speaks Mandarin – Chen’s first language.
3. How do you think Mei’s involvement in Chen’s care team will benefit Chen?
Mei’s involvement is very crucial in Chen’s care team and it will improve the quality of care delivered to the Chen. Mei is a Chinese worker who speaks Mandarin which is primary language of Chen. Since, Chen forgets English words and failed to conversate as well as understand in English, it is necessary to have someone in team who can act as a mediator and translate the conversation of the Mei with other care providers and Vice-versa. Mei will be able to address the need of the Chen, and provide the culturally safe care to the Chen. Chen will feel comfortable around the people belonging to the Chinese dissent. It is important to note that Chen when come to the country, he stayed in Chinese community which means he stayed in its culture even after shifting to the foreign country. since he suffered from the dementia, if he is not surrounded by the people from his culture, he will have anxiety or become panic to go to home. Present of Mei in the care team and around the patient, keep the patient calm and comfortable in resident care.
4. List three types of information that Chen’s family could provide to help staff understand Chen’s individual preferences and practices.
Three information that Chen’s family could to help staff understand Chen’s individual preference and practices include providing information related to the food and things to which Chen is allergic. Apart from this, family can provide the information related to the cultural and religious practices followed by Chen at his home. The third information which family could provides is about the food preferences of the Chen. The type of food he consumed and type of food he restricted himself from consuming. Since Chen belongs to Chinese culture, his eating preferences is completely different from other residence. Apart from this, Chen’s religious practices are different from other residents. Thus, staff need to be aware of the culture of the Chen and the timing they practice their religious practices. Other important information that Chen’s family could deliver is about the activities he does to prevent his boredom which includes the games he preferred to play or places he prefers to visit.
    You are member of Chen’s care team. You do not speak Chinese. You find out from the family that Chen liked playing Mahjong, but he no longer remembers how to play.
They bring a mahjong set in for him and you notice he likes to play with the pieces and look at the symbols. He rubs the pieces between his fingers and sets them out in front of him on his table.
5. Why do you think Chen gets pleasure from the mah-jong set, even though he can no longer remember how to play?
Chen used to play Mah-jong entire life. apart from this, Mah-Jong is a native game of the China, every Chinese individual have knowledge about it and have many great memories associated with this game. it is important to note that Mah-jong is an interim part of the Chinese culture and most of the housed of the China. Although, Chen forget about the way to play the Mah-Jong, but gifting the Mah-jong set brings memories in life of the Chen. He gets pleasure from it because this game makes him feel closer to his culture and family. He might not remember the way this game can be played but he identifies the symbols. He played with each piece and rub them between fingers, and arrange them on the table. He remembers his old habit of arranging it and feeling he used to have while arranging the game set. Chen can relate to the set which provides him immense happiness and satisfaction.
6. Mei isn’t always on shift. List two things you could do to interact with Chen using the mah-jong game as a resource.
Since Mei is only person on the team who knows about the Mandarin, then it is difficult for other healthcare professionals to interact with Chen. Mah-jong game can be act as a crucial resource to interact with the Chen. I will use the Mah-jong set to develop the therapeutic communication with the patient. I will sit with Chen and try to learn about all the symbols of the game. this will help me to improve relationship with him. Apart from this, I will try to sit with Chen and listen to his childhood stories related to the games. Since Chen has played this game since ages, there are many stories and memories related to the game. when I encouraged Chen to interact to share any of his favourite story related to the game he remembers, this will bring happiness in his life. apart from this, I will be able to interact with him successfully.
7. Describe two ways in which you can communicate with Chen when there is no one available who speaks Chinese.
In the absence of the any...