NUR104 Assessment Task 2: Workbook 40% (Revised 4/09/2019)

NUR104 Assessment Task 2: Workbook 40% (Revised 4/09/2019)
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1. The majority of older Australian’s continue to live in their own homes,
with or without support. Discuss 2 advantages and 2 challenges of older
people remaining in their own home. (200 words)
/5 marks
Response
Quality of life has been identified as an essential aspect of older people
and in-home care. One major advantage is that while staying at home
the elderly people can interact with their family members, thus
alleviating feelings of isolation, and providing a friendly atmosphere
where they feel wanted and loved. Based on the circumstance, keeping
the elderly people at the home also proves less expensive, when
compared to a retirement community. While taking care for loved older
people might prove expensive for the caregiver, it creates the provision
of financial savings and also ensures ease of monetary worries (Ververet al. 2018). However, taking into consideration the family time that the
elderly enjoy while staying at home, taking care of loved ones at home
increases accountabilities and responsibilities, thus augmenting stress
level, immensely. From the care that needs to be provided to them, to
the fiscal accountabilities, it takes a toll on the caregivers. With an
increase in the number of people present in the house, less privacy is
associated for both the elderly and other family members (Hayes
et al.
2016). This directly suggests lack of independence for the older person
when they are pushed to rely on others for getting around and
performing activities of daily living.
References
Verver, D., Merten, H., Robben, P. and Wagner, C., 2018. Care and
support for older adults in The Netherlands living independently.
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& social care in the community,
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Hayes, M., Da Mata, C., Cole, M., McKenna, G., Burke, F. and Allen, P.F.,

2016. Risk indicators associated with root caries in independently living
older adults.
Journal of dentistry,
51, pp.8-14.
2. The My Aged Care website https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ is a
central repository for information about aged care services in Australia.
Discuss how an older person can get assessed through My Aged Care to
get the services they need. (200 words)
/5 marks
Response
My Aged Care has been identified as the starting point for the Australian
Government, regarding the aged care journey of an older adult. This
organisation was introduced in 2013, with the aim of providing
assistance to senior Australians, their carers and family members for
accessing information about aged care services though the website and
the contact centre (My Aged Care 2019). The different steps that can be
followed for getting assessed through My Aged Care are given below:
 Learning about the diverse types of care
 Getting assessed
 Finding a provider
 Managing the services
If the older adult gets a sound understanding of the services that might
be accessible then the first stage involves finding out if the person is
eligible for delivery of subsidised aged care. This encompasses a two-
part valuation procedure that comprehends the needs and services that
could help. It begins with an unassuming phone call, following which an
in-person assessment is performed. On calling My Aged Care, the
contact centre staff talks about the demands and preferences and
schedules a face-to-face assessment. These assessments are conducted
in person, at the home of the elderly (My Aged Care 2019). This helps
the elderly to find out their suitability for the government-funded
services. In addition, reassessment are based on the changing
circumstances and the needs that are later demonstrated by the older
adult.

References
My Aged Care., 2019.
If you need some help around the house or think
it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to
help. [online] Available at: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ [Accessed
12 Sep. 2019]
My Aged Care., 2019.
Apply for an assessment. [online] Available at:
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/assessment [Accessed 12 Sep. 2019]
3. Identify one organisation applicable to the older person and discuss
how it informs the support and protection of older people in Australia.
(200 words)
/5 marks
Response
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is one such organization that
provides protection and support to older people living in Australia. OPAN
is a national network that comprises of nine territory and state
organisations that have been effectively disseminating information,
advocacy, and education related services to older individuals in rural,
regional, metropolitan, and remote Australia for more than 25 years.
Furthermore, free services of the OPAN support older individuals and
their representatives for addressing all subjects and matters that are
associated to Commonwealth subsidized aged care amenities (OPAN
2019). OPAN also obtains funds from the Australian Government and
plays an important role in the delivery of the National Aged Care
Advocacy Program (NACAP).
Moreover, OPAN wishes to offer a nationwide opinion for aged care
encouragement and endorse excellence and national constancy in the
distribution of advocacy facilities that are under the program. While
OPAN has always been found to act on the side of customers, it
functions predominantly as a self-governing organization without any
membership or electorate further than the nine service distribution
organisations. This individuality is a crucial forte both for distinct