Reference no: EM133914114
Questions
1. Describe what 'empowerment' means to the aged.
2. How do 'ageist' attitudes portray the elderly?
3. To ensure your CALD client understands what you have asked them to do, what strategy would you use?
4. Name the Act that staff with access to personal client records are to be aware of
5. Describe what 'positive ageing' means.
6. It can be readily stated that loneliness, helplessness, hopelessness and powerlessness are common feelings expressed by the elderly and that these feelings do have a profound effect on both their physical and psychosocial well-being. How do you believe an older person can take shared responsibility for their well-being?
7. Is ageism a form of discrimination? If you have answered YES, provide at least one example of such discrimination.
8. Clients/residents and families have the right to make complaints about services received. Who do you refer them to initially? Why?
9. Explain briefly who you would report an alleged 'elder abuse' incident to and the process the service provider is required to follow.
10. List 4 strategies can be successful to maximise engagement and promote healthy lifestyle practices?