After reviewing the readings, please consider the following in your discussion post: · Please share your thoughts on the readings. · What did you learn about death and dying practices around the world and how can this help you in your practice as a Social Worker working with older adults and their families? · Please share your thoughts relating to the Death and Dignity Acts? · Are there any special considerations relating to grief/loss in older adults? A minimum of 250 words or one page. It is important for all people to consider advanced care planning but even more important for older adults and their families. Please review the Five Wishes sample form and resource Talking About Your Wishes: Please consider the following in your discussion post: · What are the most important things for families to talk about relating to advanced care planning? · How could this tool be helpful in your current or future practice with clients/families? · What might be some of the challenges in working with families relating to advanced care planning? A minimum of 250 words or one page. Please view the video: In medical settings such as a hospital, a Social Worker is often involved as part of the interdisciplinary team. A Social Worker may be asked to be present to provide support to the patient or family in discussing diagnoses, prognosis, or end-of-life issues. A Social Worker may also be needed to support the family when the death
of the patient is imminent and after the loss of their loved one. After reviewing the video, please submit a 12-page Assignment including the following: · What are your thoughts after reviewing the video? · How might you respond when finding out a client has a terminal illness and facing death? · How comfortable are you in discussing grief, loss, and end-of-life issues? Videos:- (2010 Nov 9). Facing death. Please consider the following in your discussion post: · Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings and video. · What are the main differences between hospice and palliative care? · What do you understand to be the role of a Hospice Social Worker? A minimum of 250 words or one page. Thomas is an 85-year-old, Caucasian male who has been admitted to the hospital for the past two weeks related to his end-stage kidney disease. Thomas medical doctor has requested you as the Social Worker be present as he discusses the end-of-life planning with the patient and his family. Thomas has stated he no longer wishes to continue with dialysis though his family has tried to encourage him to continue as they dont want him to die. For this assignment, please complete a 12-page Assignment and discuss what information you would need to know about palliative and hospice care, as well as end-of-life issues in working with this patient and family. How would you support the patient and family during this time?