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Case Study
Transitioning to care can be very difficult for both the older person and their family. Read the case study below and answer the questions which follow.
Thelma is about to turn 94. Until now she has lived in her own home which she and her husband built in a lovely leafy suburb 60 years ago. Her husband passed away about 30 years ago and she recently lost her son. The son had a disability and lived with her in a small granny flat under the house. She lost her little dog a couple of years ago now. Thelma also has a daughter, who is nearing 70, married and living with her husband in a retirement community near the bay. They have one daughter who is 35, recently engaged and lives across town.
The house needs a lot of maintenance and the garden, despite getting someone in to mow, is now much too big to take care of on her own.
Thelma has been getting meals on wheels and gets her groceries delivered. Her daughter and granddaughter come to visit, around once a fortnight so she has visitors most weeks. Until recently there were a few old friends who dropped in occasionally too but many have passed on.
She has younger neighbours on either side who keep an eye out for her. Often lamenting to them on not selling up years ago.
The decision is made after Christmas to sell the home. It is placed on the market in the New Year and sells quite quickly. Thelma is accessed for care and a place found in your aged care home. The centre is actually quite close to where the daughter lives, but not in Thelma's old neighbourhood.
Her daughter ensures Thelma has some of the things she wants from home (those which will fit) and buys her a bar fridge and a new TV.
Thelma is quite independent and used to doing what she likes when she likes. In the first week she complains about the food a lot and is not happy having to fit in to people's schedules. She is wondering why I let the family did this to me.....
1. Describe three transitional processes which could be employed to help support the psychosocial needs of the person and their family or carer.
2. Explain two strategies you could employ to ensure Thelma feels welcome and included at her new home?
3. How do you ensure the person, and the family understand the implications of the person's admission into the healthcare facility.