Fieldwork Site Reflection

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My fieldwork site is known as the Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. At my work site, clients who are receiving services are those who needs long term care. There are four units at the site and those are Alzheimer, stroke, dementia, and recovering from tumor or bone fractures. The majorities aid the age group is between 50's to 90's. So far I've observed patients who had strokes, organ failure, amputation, brain tumor, sclerosis, and bone fractures.

The environment of my work site is very pleasant. This is a rehab and nursing facility. People who work there are friendly and active. I noticed that at the site therapist has to run a lot, because the building has three levels. The first level has a gym, and second and third floor have

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