Question

⦁   Describe the following phases of life cycle transitions in the care setting.
Guidance: Each response must be no more than 50 to 80 words.

1，Engaging formal services

2.Client move from home to a supported residential setting

Answer 1

Four types of life transitions; the anticipated transitions, unanticipated transitions, nonevent transitions and sleeper transitions. Often these transitions are planned and believed to be part of the natural life cycle. Within cultures these transition points can be fairly predictable.It includes change of place (loss of home) changing relationships (for instance, death of a partner, gaining and losing friends or local community connections, making new relationships) change of role or status (moving into care is a change in status from householder to resident) deteriorating health.

1. Formal service refers to all the planning, information services, and programs provided to individuals with disabilities and their families through government agencies and private service provider. It includes the services provided by professional, trained employees, typically paid for their work, such as the personal care assistant who helps her with bathing, or facilities, such as a nursing home. A challenging reality for many older adults is the experience of being isolated, which can have a negative impact on a person's physical and mental health and the likelihood of living a long time.It can be prevented by engaging in formal services.

2. Transitional care is defined as a broad range of time-limited services designed to ensure health care continuity, avoid preventable poor outcomes among at-risk populations, and promote the safe and timely transfer of patients from one level of care to another or from one type of setting to another.Moving into residential aged care can be very challenging and it is important to recognise and acknowledge the multiple changes the resident and their family/ carer are experiencing. Often the resident will have experienced a significant decline in their physical health with associated loss of independence. The move to communal living and a change to every day routines can be very confronting. Similarly the loss or dispersal of significant objects and belongings, change in the person’s sense of control and loss of place can result in relocation distress syndrome.

Effective communication that allows you an opportunity to get to know the resident. Establishing friendships with other residents and encouraging engagement in recreational and social activities.Demonstrating respect and ensuring dignity of the resident. Maintaining autonomy by discussing options with the resident and allowing choice. Empowering residents by ensuring they are provided with choice over as many things as is feasible.