Social Influences
Marjory did not have good family influences because she didn’t see much of her parents when she was growing up. She was brought up by her nanny. When she was diagnosed with dementia, she needed to be part of her care plan with her husband and children. This allowed Marjory to have choice throughout her care, creating a sense of self-worth and self-value. Her husband and children would need to talk to Marjory and give her their opinion if they felt another course of action was better. This would provide her with the best possible care as her MDT would be there for her every step of the way. Marjory would feel that she is valued and important to the people around her.
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There are four features which are: 1. Consensus on norms, values and roles; 2. Integration and interdependence; 3. Stability and continuity; and 4. Dysfunctionality. Marjory’s case was dysfunctional as ever since as teenager she had not conformed to society, instead she rebelled. Without her parents’ influence over her, she lost trust in people. She had no one there for her when she felt alone, to cry with her and to comfort her. In Marjory’s case she needs choice in care to control her life. She had little trust as a child wanting her parents to be with her instead of being left with her nanny. She would want some form of control in her life especially when few family members came to visit. Alcohol dependence gave her stability and continuity. It stabilised her in the brain but in society it excluded her. Society saw her as dysfunctional. As she relied on that throughout her teenager years, this dependency became an addiction. The Multi-Disciplinary team would want to integrate Marjory back into society by attending AA meetings or by joining in with the local …show more content…
Creating a sense of value results in her not being isolated. Marjory will feel part of the group allowing her to grow as an individual. Marjory can feel that people see her as a person with dementia, rather than individual with a checkered past. When devising Marjory’s care an assessment of needs is important. The speech and language therapist, a dementia specialist and a dietitian would all work hand in hand with the care staff and Marjory. Staff should follow her care plan, monitor and review it, and adjust if needed. Assessment helps identify Marjory’s needs highlighting to herself, the MDT and the care staff how they need to support her through all her challenges. Social work will look at the different resources that are available to her discussing how they will help support Marjory. Planning will help identify her needs as it will let her and the care team devise how she will be treated. Social work can look at different aspects of her care. Trial and error can help Marjory choose between the types of care she prefers. Evaluating Marjory’s care plan will help identify her needs helping the care team adapt how her care is given. This creates positive care practice, empowering her by putting her in control and letting her choose the different services best suited to her. By ensuring that the support staff are aware of the factors
Marjory did not have good family influences because she didn’t see much of her parents when she was growing up. She was brought up by her nanny. When she was diagnosed with dementia, she needed to be part of her care plan with her husband and children. This allowed Marjory to have choice throughout her care, creating a sense of self-worth and self-value. Her husband and children would need to talk to Marjory and give her their opinion if they felt another course of action was better. This would provide her with the best possible care as her MDT would be there for her every step of the way. Marjory would feel that she is valued and important to the people around her.
Government influences through social work department have …show more content…
There are four features which are: 1. Consensus on norms, values and roles; 2. Integration and interdependence; 3. Stability and continuity; and 4. Dysfunctionality. Marjory’s case was dysfunctional as ever since as teenager she had not conformed to society, instead she rebelled. Without her parents’ influence over her, she lost trust in people. She had no one there for her when she felt alone, to cry with her and to comfort her. In Marjory’s case she needs choice in care to control her life. She had little trust as a child wanting her parents to be with her instead of being left with her nanny. She would want some form of control in her life especially when few family members came to visit. Alcohol dependence gave her stability and continuity. It stabilised her in the brain but in society it excluded her. Society saw her as dysfunctional. As she relied on that throughout her teenager years, this dependency became an addiction. The Multi-Disciplinary team would want to integrate Marjory back into society by attending AA meetings or by joining in with the local …show more content…
Creating a sense of value results in her not being isolated. Marjory will feel part of the group allowing her to grow as an individual. Marjory can feel that people see her as a person with dementia, rather than individual with a checkered past. When devising Marjory’s care an assessment of needs is important. The speech and language therapist, a dementia specialist and a dietitian would all work hand in hand with the care staff and Marjory. Staff should follow her care plan, monitor and review it, and adjust if needed. Assessment helps identify Marjory’s needs highlighting to herself, the MDT and the care staff how they need to support her through all her challenges. Social work will look at the different resources that are available to her discussing how they will help support Marjory. Planning will help identify her needs as it will let her and the care team devise how she will be treated. Social work can look at different aspects of her care. Trial and error can help Marjory choose between the types of care she prefers. Evaluating Marjory’s care plan will help identify her needs helping the care team adapt how her care is given. This creates positive care practice, empowering her by putting her in control and letting her choose the different services best suited to her. By ensuring that the support staff are aware of the factors