Care of the elder person


Please follow the guidelines below when completing the project
Word count for the project — 2500 words (+/- 10%)
 Research — you need to conduct your own research in relation to the topic using appropriate external sources. The project should be typed and use headings as appropriate.
If basing your project on a client you care for please ensure that you maintain confidentiality at all times.
You are required to complete a project on one of the following topics:
 A client with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. OR
An older person with depression or other mental health illness.
Your project should include the following headings: Introduction — 9 marks
 Description of the illness chosen (4 Marks)
 Prevalence of the illness in Ireland and worldwide. Compare statistics and detail differences (3 Marks)
 Describe how cultural and ethical issues impact the disease (2 Marks) Main Body — 20 marks
Discuss the care needs of the client in terms of physical, emotional and intellectual needs (6 Marks)
Describe the potential changes that may need to be made due to the diagnosis of the illness (4 Marks) Discuss your role in the care of the client (3 Marks)
 Discuss the role: – the care setting has in the clients overall care (2 Marks)
 the other members of the care team (MDT) have in the clients overall care(2 Marks)
Discuss 3 services that can improve the quality of care of the client for example: day centres, evening classes, social groups etc., specifically related to the illness chosen (3 Marks) Conclusion — 8 marks
 Planning for end of life care is an important part in the care of clients:
 discuss ways to approach the subject of end of life care with the client (2 Marks)
 how/where might you can gather the information in a sensitive and caring manner(2 Marks)
 Detail 2 health promotion initiatives that you could implement with the client, specifically related to the illness chosen (4 Marks)
Marks will also be allocated for the following: – (3 Marks)
 Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, additional research and correct referencing (2 Marks)
 Formatting of project and overall layout (1 Marks)