The Impact of Significant Life Events on Individuals and Their Support Networks

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INTRODUCTION
The life events play a significant role in modulating the responses of people to any change or a significant event occurred
in one’s life. Such life experiences not only have a temporary impact but they also have a long term impact which
regulates how such events will be dealt with in future (Shors, 2006). The assignment will focus on the impacts any
significant life event has on an individual and how the transitions whether expected or unexpected ones affect the way
life changes. The responsibilities of health and social care workers towards such situations will be discussed to ensure
effective services responsive to the specific needs are delivered.

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TASK 1
1.1 Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals
The significant life events have a substantial effect on an individual as these lead to disturbances in the routine life
resulting in major changes. The impact of such transitions may be physical, psychological and social or a combination of
all (Specht et al., 2011).
Physical impact- any disease or misfortune occurred in life has direct affects on the physical health of an individual. Pain,
fatigue, restlessness and sleep disorders are common among these impacts. The given case study of Jacqui reveals how
the bereavement Alzheimer’s has detrimental impacts on his health. The Alzheimer’s disease results in dementia where
a person tends to forget even the basic things in daily life. It resulted in frequent bouts of insomnia making Jacqui
confused and restless throughout the day. The confusion and disorientation increased to an extent that routine jobs