Mr. Ellen Case Study

The memoir went exactly how I thought it would be. Bette Ann Markowitz’s situation of taking care of a parent who has Alzheimer is very common; having an aging parent who can no longer fend for themselves. Markowitz is not an only child so she had to constantly consult her sibling on “what is the best option” (Moskowitz41),

2.2 Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working

‘A retired teacher, Betty (65 years old), was diagnosed with Dementia. She lived at home with her husband Arthur (70 years old) who had been caring for her for several years. When she was diagnosed, No information was given to the couple. They had no relatives that they could rely on around them for support.

Physical needs are essential for survival. A physical need that would apply to Sandra would be safety because her right side cannot move therefore it could cause harm if she does not have the right equipment to help her move, and her dementia may cause her to forget certain things such as where she is, and when she is to eat and drink, this could be helped by her husband and carer ensuring doors are locked so if she gets confused she doesn’t leave and get lost, they could also use post it notes with times on them to remind her of when to eat or drink. Another physical need that applies to Sandra would be shelter as her home needs to be suitable so that she is able to do tasks while being safe and secure as being in a wheelchair makes tasks more difficult, for example if she as to move from one room to the other she may find it difficult to get this done without causing harm to herself as the right side of her body cannot move as a result of her stroke, this can be helped by ensuring she has the right equipment such as a hoist, and ramps in her home as Michael cannot move her.

Allow the person with dementia and their family plan and make arrangements for the future

The ability to make decisions may fluctuate with someone with dementia due to the changing status of the illness. Their capacity will deteriorate over time and situations they are in can determine their mental state, for example if a person with dementia is tired or is put into a stressful situation they can find it very difficult to comprehend what is going on and become frustrated and confused therefore hindering their ability to make a decision. Knowing the persons past and present, wishes, feelings, beliefs and values can help us to better understand and help them to make decisions. As dementia worsens this can become more difficult as communication breaks down, this is where care plans are important, this will contain all the information about the individual It is also helpful to speak to family and friends to find the best ways to care for the person.

Explain why individuals with dementia need to be supported to make advance care plans as early as possible

Mary is a 69-year-old lady who has been diagnosed with dementia. She lives in a bungalow with her husband Sam who is 78 years old. Before Mary was diagnosed with dementia she lived a normal lifestyle which involved her going shopping, driving and also caring for her husband. Before Mary Retired she worked in the pottery industry for over 40 years. Marys husband Sam has previously had a stroke so he also struggles to manage as the stroke has affected his left side. They have 3 grown up children who live nearby but are all currently in full time work. Marys children regularly help Mary and Sam when they are not working but due to their own work and family commitments it is not very often. Marys children are also worried as they have seen a dramatic weight loss and change in Mary’s appetite. Mary has recently been admitted to the ward following a fall at home where she will be assessed although Mary is adamant she wants to return home after her hospital stay.

Focusing on dementia, it is not constantly possible to involve the dementia sufferers in the decision making course of their care without encouragement and assistance by

When reading the first chapter of Ten Things Every Child with Autism wishes you Knew by Ellen Notbohm, multiple thoughts ran through my head. I honestly feel that she did an excellent job expressing the thoughts about autism. In my point of view autism is so much more than a diagnosis. Two important people in my life have autism and honestly, they are the most amazing individuals I have ever met. The authors words that brought tears to my eyes was, “My autism is part of who I am, not all of who I am” (Notbohm 17). This statement moved me, because individuals with autism are so much more than a label. Individuals that have autism are talented, intelligent, caring, kind, and funny. We should not judge or treat an individual different by the way they express themselves. Each individual is unique and should be able to express themselves in their personal way instead of being labeled in a negative way. I have personally encounter individuals use words such as, “that autistic boy” or “just leave him other there, he doesn’t understand the material because he is autistic”. When I hear people says these negative things, it makes me angry and sad, because I believe that they have not fully comprehended the diagnosis as well as not allow themselves to get to know

Ann is seventy-seven-year-old that was diagnosed with moderately advanced Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. She has periods of confusion, frustration, anger and obsessive thinking. When Ann began to realize her health was deteriorating, she and her husband Frank discussed their wishes should anything happen to them. Ann stated she would not want to be hooked to a breathing machine if she had no chance of survival and no papers were ever signed regarding this. Frank sincerely loved Ann, they were married for sixty years. As Ann’s Alzheimer’s progressed, Frank started to take care of Ann by cooking for her and cleaning all while watching her health decline. Eventually, for Ann’s safety she was admitted to a long term care facility. After three weeks in the nursing facility Ann developed pneumonia and was transported to the local hospital and started on

should review their existing financial situation, and come up with a financial plan that rehabilitates

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be a devastating disease for patient and families, the patient would need 24-hour care and they would become dependent on their families. I used to take care off a lady with AD at a facility. The facility had several room, one for people with early signs of AD where the patients were still doing ADL’s on their own and another where patients needed total care. My client

After Alzheimer's is diagnosed in a parent, or other elderly family member, the caregiver has the task of deciding what the best form of care for the patient is. In order to do this they have to fully understand what the disease is, and

My favorite video that has gone viral is from an adorable baby called Theo. Theo is a 7 months old baby with hair of a rock star. Ellen DeGeneres posted the video on her Facebook account called “Ellen Tube”. The video was posted on March 1st 2017. In a couple of days the video reached up to 51 million reproductions. Because of the success Ellen asked Theo mom’s to join the program and do an interview. What I love about this video is Theo’s hair. It’s adorable how a 7months old baby can have this type of hair. The video reached 74,169 likes, and was shared 123,497 times. I enjoy going through Ellen Tube posts. The videos are funny, cute, and entertainment.