Care of the older person

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Module Title CARE OF THE OLDER
PERSON

Module Code 5N2706

Assessment Technique PROJECT

Weighting 40%

Write a comprehensive discussion on the care needs of the older person with
a specific illness or disability.

Your assignment will be assessed on the following:

• Understanding and application of concepts associated with caring for older people

(10 marks)

• Relevant research and sources of information (5 marks)

• Appropriate presentation of work (5 marks)

• Comprehensive analysis of findings and logical conclusions and recommendations

(10 marks)

• Reflection on completion (10 marks)

Your Project Must:

1. Have a word count of 1500-2000 words {+/- 10%}

2. Be supported with relevant research material within the body of text

3. Include a Bibliography

4. Include a contents page

5. Written in Third Person.

Please note if you do go over your word count deduction will be at tutor discretion, based on the
relevance of the information submitted.

• Please note: the following are not included in your word count.

• Contents page

• Title page

• Bibliography/reference list

• Appendices

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Important

For this project No Client is required, this project is based on theoretical knowledge gained from
studying the course material and external research.

You are required to base your project on ONE of the following topics:

1. Care of Older person with Alzheimer’s Disease

2. Care of Older person with a Cerebral Vascular Accident {stroke}

3. Care of Older person with Parkinson Disease

4. Care of Older Person with Vascular Dementia

5. Care of the older person with Arthritis

Guidelines: (Structure of Project)

Introduction:

• Introduce chosen topic and provide an overview of the aims of your project.

Ageing Process:

• Definition of ageism

• Physical signs associated with the body systems

• Attitudes and stereotyping associated with older persons

• Social Impact {Financial, retirement, culture}

Specific Illness:

• History

• Definition

• Causes

• Signs & symptoms

• Stages if associated

• Treatment

• Statistics

• Current Research on treatment

Physical Needs of Client: For this section and having researched your chosen Illness/Disability discuss
the care that would be provided to an older person under the following headings:

• Maintaining safety

• Eating & drinking

• Personal hygiene

• Mobility

• Elimination

• Sleeping.

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Cognitive Needs of Client: For this section and having researched your chosen Illness/Disability
discuss the care that would be provided to an older person under the following headings:

• Communication

• Memory

• Behaviour

• Rehabilitation

• Recreational

Role of HCA: In this section discuss the role of the HCA in supporting the older person under the
following key areas:

• Holistic care

• Empowerment

• Dignity & respect

• Advocacy

• Self-esteem

• Needs of family

• Health promotion and education

Role of Statutory and Voluntary Agency:

• Identify 2 statutory and 2 voluntary agencies and outline their role within care of older

person and the supports provided.

Conclusion:

• reflect on your project and knowledge you have gained

• evaluate your findings

• provide recommendations for yourself

• provide recommendations on how quality care services could be improved for older person

PLEASE ENSURE TO CLEARLY REFERENCE All INFORMATION SOURCED IN YOUR WORK WITH
EVIDENCE OF IN-TEXT REFERENCING AND SUPPORTING BIBLIOGRAPHY. TO ENSURE THAT THE
CORRECT REFERENCING FORMAT IS APPLIED LEARNERS SHOULD REFER TO THE ADDITIONAL
GUIDELINES ON REFERENCING DOC.

PENALTIES WILL BE APPLICABLE (REF MOST UP TO DATE VERSION OF THE PLAGIARISIM POLICY) TO
THOSE ASSESSMENTS THAT DO NOT CONSIDER THESE REFERENCING GUIDELINES.

Any results issued are provisional and subject to confirmation from the QQI External

Authenticator.

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MARKING SOLUTION (For Official Use Only)

Learner Name:

Centre: The Open College

Centre No.: 38365F

Assessment criteria Marks Total
Mark

Learners
Mark

Total
Learners
Mark

Understanding and application of concepts associated with
caring for older people:

Clearly illustrates understanding of the ageing process
Illustrates awareness of issues associated with ageism
Outlines the role of the HCA in delivering quality care to the
older person

3
3
4

10

Relevant research and sources of information:

Work is correctly referenced and Bibliography present
Sources of information are appropriate; identifies services
provided by statutory and voluntary organisations

2.5
2.5

5

Appropriate presentation of work:

Work is presented clearly and in correct format
Follows a logical order and contents page present

2.5
2.5

5

Comprehensive analysis of findings and logical conclusions
and recommendations:

Clearly illustrates understanding of a specific illness
associated with older person
Physical Care needs of the older person examined
Cognitive needs of the older person examined

5

2.5
2.5

10

Reflection on completion (of project) process:

Identifies personal knowledge gained
Provides personal recommendation to improve care
practice
Reflects on how quality care could be improved for older
person

4
3

3

10

Total marks for this piece of assessment 40