Needs of an older person in a care home

Question 1

physical needs

Answer 1

nutrition
health and care medication
personal care

Question 2

nutrition:

Answer 2

staff in care home should make sure the older people receive nutrition meals, providing options of food to encourage eating, supporting with feeding if required. eg someone who has had a stroke and has no power in their arms.

Question 3

health and care medication:

Answer 3

staff should ensure the older person has their prescribed medication in the correct dosage and at the right time. They should be taken to medical appointments and contacting their GP if necessary.

Question 4

personal care:

Answer 4

bath or shower so that they are clean and comfortable to help with their self esteem. staff can assist with toileting, ensuring dignity and respect eg leaving the room. Older person can be allowed to select their own clothing - sense of atonamy.

Question 5

intellectual needs

Answer 5

mental stimulation
knowledge and information
sharing of knowledges and experiences

Question 6

mental stimulation:

Answer 6

staff can encourage older person to watch TV eg news to keep up to date and interest in the world around them. Books, newspapers and magazines could be provided.Activities coordination organises weekly activities eg bingo night

Question 7

knowledge and information:

Answer 7

the staff could provide information about changes to the older persons care plan, condition, treatments etc. in a format that the older person can understand eg larger print for someone with a visual impairment / simple language

Question 8

sharing of knowledge and experiences:

Answer 8

stall talking to the older person about past life, asking questions about occupation, family etc. activities could be based around reminiscence, keeping mind active eg sing a long of music from their era

Question 9

emotional needs

Answer 9

self esteem
person centred care
respect and dignity

Question 10

self esteem:

Answer 10

praise and encouragement to boost self esteem, eg complimenting new clothes or hair style

Question 11

person centred care:

Answer 11

an individual in a care home will have a care worker and trust should be built. they should spend time getting to know service user. will helps them feel cared for

Question 12

social needs

Answer 12

• contact with family and friends
• interaction with staff and other residents in the care home
• contact with people in the wider community

Question 12

respect and dignity:

Answer 12

door should be knocked before entering. close the door when older person is using the bathroom. should address person by their preferred name - feel respected

Question 13

contact with family and friends

Answer 13

encourage family and friends to visit to talk in private eg private visiting room. open visiting policy or visiting times displayed at entrance to encourage visits

Question 14

interaction with staff and other residents in the care home

Answer 14

encourage them to talk to other residents by holding conversations and take part in group sessions to make friends. they should encourage older person to go to sitting room during the day and eat with residents at meal time to develop relationships