English for Social Workers 3: October 2014

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

Case study - role play, tips

Watch the videos and read the text. Write down 10 tips for successful social interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIURx2HrSRg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5DP_q8iAQ
http://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/field_education/forms/2011-2012files/Social_Work_Skills.pdf

Friday, 24 October 2014

Care Homes and the Elderly in the UK

Aged care (Documentary)

Watch the video and write in 10 sentences what it is about.

Elderly housing, safety and nutrition

Watch the videos and write in 15 sentences what they were about.

Elderly Housing - Skilled Nursing Homes

Elderly Home Safety

Elderly Nutrition - Why Proper Nutrition is Important for Seniors

Seniors

Describe the video in ten sentences.

Write 10 sentences about:

1. senior social problems 2. senior diseases 3. senior free time activities 4. retirement 5. changing of appearance in the old age

Alzheimer’s plan struggles - Text 5

Alzheimer’s plan struggles

A Sue Ryder Home aims to provide specialized care in separate facility. The history of the Sue Ryder Home in Prague is a story with some unexpected twists. Sue Ryder Care o.p.s. is a London-based international charity organization, “providing specialized health care to people with disabilities and life-shortening diseases.” Lady Sue Ryder, the charity’s founder, served in the UK as an operator for operations in occupied countries during World War II. After the 1989 revolution she sent Tom Noel to scout Prague for an appropriate location for a senior care facility. He soon made the acquaintance of Nováková and by 1994 they had secured the historic 15th-century Michelský dvůr building to renovate for the home.

B In 2002, three years after the senior care facility in Prague 4 was established, a private donor stepped forward to finance a new building for Alzheimer’s patients. Plans were drawn up, construction commenced, and the facility was expected to open. Unfortunately, money for the Alzheimer’s project ran out after an initial investment of 18 million Kč, leaving a shortfall of 12 million Kč and a half-completed structure at the back of the Michelský dvůr.

C The home has two nursing departments with 56 places for clients for temporary and permanent stays, with an average resident age of 86. With front and back courtyards, a garden, a chapel, community centre, and a restaurant offering diabetic-friendly cuisine for seniors, the home offers an alternative to institutionalized senior care. But what makes the Home unique is that it offers specialized geriatric nursing training for health-care workers, family support, cultural activities, in-home care, and a day-care facility, which offers a variety of activities, including pottery classes, memory games, birthday parties and canis therapy.

D Alzheimer’s patients require specialized, round-the-clock care. Often the only option is to place the patient into a public mental facility, which Nováková says is like a death sentence, as most patients die within a few months. Nováková estimates that 5-6 percent of all people in the Czech Republic over the age of 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Current estimates of occurrences of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the Czech Republic have them at similar levels to the rest of Europe, according to Nováková. Which means the problem is equally prevalent here, but there are far fewer resources for coping with the diseases than in Western countries.

E Because the Czech Republic is now considered to be “quite developed” by the UK-based Sue Ryder Foundation, their funding priorities have moved to less-developed places such as Kosovo, Malawi and Albania. At their Prague facility, the client contribution for full-time residency is about 250-300 Kč per day, while actual costs are closer to 900 Kč per day. The Sue Ryder Foundation UK now expects the Czech Health Ministry to make up the shortfall.

make acquaintance – seznámit se

scout – pátrat

shortfall – deficit

twist – zlom

1) Read the article and match each of the headings to a paragraph.

1 Amount of ill people

2 History of Sue Ryder Home

3 The funding has been stopped

4 Money for the project ran out

5 Description of the Home

2) Read the article and answer the questions.

1 What is the article about?

2 Who runs the Home and where is it situated?

3 Describe the Home.

4 What is the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease?

5 What are problems of the Home?

3) Explain the following words.

1 disability

2 permanent stay

3 diabetic-friendly

4 in-home care

5 dementia

4) Answer the following questions.

What are types of care for seniors? What are differences among them like? What are pluses and minuses of seniors staying at home?

Adjusted to:

http://www.sue-ryder.cz/en

Caring for the elderly - Text 4

Caring for the elderly

A Anyone who is healthy, under 40, and living in a developed country now has a good chance of surviving past 100. But surveys show that many people show that many people think that old age means only boredom and mental and physical decay, and do not see any advantage in this.

B The medical problems associated with old age are classified by gerontologists under the four Is (also known as “The giants of Geriatrics”):

· intellectual impairment / confusion,

· immobility,

· instability,

· incontinence.

These problems are seriously disabling, and elderly people are often highly dependent on nursing care. Many are bedridden. Neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, depression, problems with eating, and skin breakdown are the main areas of research and hot issues for the elderly and for the people who take care of them. Physical and emotional abuse by relatives and care staff is also receiving attention from health authorities and the police in a number of countries.

C Studies show that chronic impairments in elderly people such as deafness and muscle weakness are frequently mistaken for failing mental abilities. Thus, an elderly woman admitted to Accident and Emergency Department after a fall may be referred to a social worker to judge if she is able to take care of herself, whereas, if she were 40 years younger, there would be a full medical investigation.

D Gerontologists argue that it is possible to grow old and die without losing faculties to dementia. But while many believe that “old” is just a state of mind, in reality factors such as the loss of a lifetime partner, and a sense of uselessness and social isolation after retirement, tend to make the elderly more prone to apathy and depression, which increases vulnerability to disease.

E Elderly people can be very demanding to nurse. They can often be inattentive, with disorganized thought and speech, and disturbed behaviour. But geriatric nurses have to build meaningful relationships with the elderly patients in long-term care. They should be patient, enthusiastic, and understanding towards their problems.

confusion – zmatení

decay – úpadek

disabling – vyřazující

faculties – schopnosti

impairment – zhoršení

inattentive – nepozorný

prone – náchylný

vulnerability – náchylnost

1) Read the article and match each of the headings to a paragraph.

1 Referring elderly people to be mentally disabled

2 Introduction

3 Depression brings about to a disease

4 Problems of old age

5 Relationship with a nurse

2) Read the article and answer the questions.

1 What is the article about?

2 What are the four Is?

3 What are typical problems of old people?

4 Do we behave differently to a forty and eighty years old woman? If yes how and why?

5 What causes depression of elderly people?

6 Describe a good geriatric nurse.

3) Explain the following words.

1 deafness

2 Accident and Emergency Department

3 lifetime

4 gerontologist

5 enthusiastic

4) Answer the following questions.

What are typical problems of elderly people in the Czech Republic? What are their typical diseases? What helping medical aids do they need? What kinds of pension do you know?

Adjusted to:

GRICE, Tony. Oxford English for Careers : Nursing 1 Teacher's Resource Book. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. Caring for the elderly, s. 30.

Free-time activities of elderly people - Text 3

Free-time activities of elderly people

A Social activities for the elderly are essential because they help in bringing about considerable improvement in their health condition and their overall well-being. This is because any activity will increase their body movements which in turn will improve the condition of their physical health. It is also needed for their mental wellness as it helps to get rid of depression, dementia and memory loss. It adds up to their confidence and gives them a sense of independence. They should include leisure and cultural activities specifically designed for the elderly. This can also contribute to the society as we can come to know about their special skills.

B Club “Seniors in Action” offers a lot of leisure and cultural activities for the elderly. Seniors are provided with several types of creative, sports, and educational courses. They can take part in computer, and creative writing classes; play bingo, bridge, and chess; go social and line dancing, sightseeing, to the theatre, cinema, for a trip, or on excursions. They are allowed to attend sewing, knitting, and gardening courses or do yoga, tai-chi, senior, and aquatic exercise as well. They can meet with the club members at the restaurants, cafes, and barbecue parties.

C Social activities for the elderly in the form of recreation in some ways have a therapeutic effect on their mind and body. However, as the elderly do not have flexible body movements, certain modifications need to be made to accommodate them into various recreational activities. Fishing, boating, playing golf, etc., are enjoyed by the elderly “Seniors in Action” as they can be done with minimum physical movements. Various sports equipment that has been altered for the convenience of the elderly is available in the club which enables the elderly to take part in various sport activities. For indoor activities, there are video games with necessary adaptive controls which the elderly can play.

D The basic aim of all these social activities for the elderly is to boost up their self-esteem. It gives them an opportunity to express their feelings. Lastly, one more thing to be added is that cognitive activities for the elderly are very helpful in checking some of the age related serious ailments like Alzheimer’s disease. It can include solving various types of puzzles or certain mental mathematics where the use of paper and pencil is not allowed. Keeping them happy and busy is the secret.

ailment – onemocnění

alter – změnit, upravit

boating – plavba na lodi

boost up – podpořit

confidence – sebedůvěra

include – zahrnout

1) Read the article and answer the questions.

1 What is the article about?

2 What is the project Club “Seniors in Action” about?

3 What do elderly people do in this club?

4 What helps them to improve their physical health?

5 What helps them to improve their physical health?

6 What activities are done outside the club?

7 Which diseases can be stimulated by these activities?

2) Explain the following words.

1 independence

2 leisure

3 tai-chi

4 cognitive activities

5 disease

3) Answer the following questions.

What are usual free-time activities of elderly people in the Czech Republic? What kinds of stimulation do they have in care homes? Are there any senior clubs you know? How would you change the leisure time of your grandparents?

Adjusted to:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/social-activities-for-the-elderly.html

Secrets of a long life - Text 2

Secrets of a long life

A A hundred years ago, not many people lived into their seventies. Today it is fairly common to do so in developed countries. But on the Japanese island of Okinawa, people live longer than anywhere else in the world, with an average life expectancy of 81,2 years. Many people on Okinawa live to be over 100 years old – the highest ratio of centenarians per head of population in the world. And they just do not live longer, they live better.

B So what’s the Okinawan secret? So far all the findings indicate that lifestyle, not genetic factors, is largely responsible.

C Okinawans eat a traditional diet of soya, fruit, and vegetables. They consume a lot of fish, such as tuna, mackerel, and salmon, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and help reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. They don’t eat a lot of red meat, and their diet is low in fats. Many elderly Okinawans also live by the motto ‘Eat until you are 80% full‘, and this helps them to control portion sizes.

D Elderly Okinawans enjoy walking, gardening, and T’ai Chi, and often work long after the usual age of retirement in Western countries. Interviews with elderly Okinawans reveal that they are optimistic, adaptable, and easygoing. They have strong religious beliefs, which give them comfort and support. They have a valued role in society and the family, and they are respected for their wisdom and experience of life.

E Most of them belong to moai, group of old classmates, colleagues, friends, or neighbours that meet several times a week to drink tea and chat. These networks provide emotional and financial support throughout their lives.

F Unfortunately, younger Okinawans have abandoned these good habits. They have followed a more Western diet and lifestyle, and the results have been devastating.

G For Okinawans who move away from islands, the picture is similar. Around 100,000 Okinawans moved to Brazil and adopted the eating habits of their new home, including eating a lot of read meat.

abandon – vzdát se

acid – kyselina

ratio – procento

1) Read the article and answer the questions.

1 What is the article about?

2 What factors explain the long life of Okinawans?

3 What do elderly people in Okinawa usually eat?

4 What do they do in their free time?

5 Is the lifestyle of young Okinawans the same as their parent’s?

6 What is life expectancy in the Czech Republic?

7 What do you do to live a long life?

2) Explain the following words.

1 centenarian

2 diet

3 disease

4 easy-going

5 neighbour

3) Answer the following questions.

What is usual age for men and women to retire in the Czech Republic? What kinds of pension do you know? What should we eat and drink to live a long life? What activities should we do to live longer?

Adjusted to:

GRICE, Tony. Oxford English for Careers : Nursing 1 Student's Book. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. Secrets of a long life, s. 58.

St Peters Nursing Home - Text 1

St Peters Nursing Home

A Ranc Care Homes is a privately owned company which was founded in 1991 and operates a number of quality care homes with nursing for elderly people, which are located in South East England. One of its nursing homes is St Peters Nursing Home which was the former Town Hall at Northfleet. The building of the home has been totally refurbished and extended to provide accommodation for residents suffering from Alzheimer's, Senile Dementia and other related mental disorders. It offers accommodation for fifty-six patients in a happy, healthy and secure environment.

B It stands in its own grounds, with rear views over the Kent Countryside and front views over the busy industrial River Thames. Located in a quiet residential area, St Peters is only three miles from the busy shopping area of Gravesend, and five miles from Historic Dartford. Bluewater, Europe's largest shopping mall, is approximately ten minutes away.

C The accommodation is arranged over three care suites over two floors. Each care suite has an independent lounge and dining facilities which afford choice and comfort to all residents. St Peters offers both single and double rooms, and some with ensuite facilities, and the home has been tastefully furnished and decorated to a high standard. The well planned layout provides a safe, comfortable environment for residents to wander about freely, and ensures that nursing staff can easily monitor their movements.

D The staff team is skilled, motivated, trained, and enthusiastic. Their intention is to provide the best possible standard of care in order that anyone who lives here enjoys doing so and is happy and contented. They recognise that living here will never be exactly the same as living in ones own home, which is why the staff do their best to make sure living here provides the level of privacy that the seniors require and that they can enjoy as much independence as possible.

E The residents are encouraged to become involved in all decisions which are likely to affect them. The Home attempts to provide catering services which meet the expectations of residents. That means planned, structured, and balanced menus which include residents’ wishes, choices and preferences.

F The Home will attempt to offer a wide range of social activities which meet the needs of the residents. The activities are offered to each resident and are appropriate to their needs, abilities or expressed wishes. The Home ensures their social, spiritual, cultural, emotional and physical needs. The residents should feel comfortable in any of the activities offered by the Home.

care suite – pečovatelská jednotka

contented – spokojený

layout – struktura pozemku

operate – spravovat

refurbish – renovovat budovu

1) Read the article and match each of the headings to a paragraph.

1 Description of the Home

2 Introduction

3 The staff team

4 Location of the Home

5 Catering services

6 Activities and needs of the residents

2) Read the article and answer the questions.

1 What is the article about?

2 Where is the Home situated?

3 What can you say about the accommodation?

4 What should be the staff like?

5 What kinds of food and activities are offered?

3) Explain the following words.

1 care home

2 resident

3 independence

4 mental disorder

5 balanced menu

4) Answer the following questions.

What is a typical day in care homes in the Czech Republic like? What are typical social activities of the residents? What are pluses and minuses of Czech care homes?

Adjusted to:

http://www.carehome.co.uk/care_search_results.cfm/searchgroup/36151030RANAhttp://www.bettercaring.com/elderly/kent/gravesham/gravesend-care-homes/st-peter%27s-nursing-home_17039.aspx

Seniors – Vocabulary

ability – schopnost

Accident and Emergency Department – pohotovost

age-related – mající souvislost s věkem

attitude of staff – přístup personálu

bedridden – upoutaný na lůžko

behaviour – chování

care staff – ošetřující personal

centenarian – stoletý člověk

complete loss of memory – úplná ztráta paměti

confidence – sebedůvěra

confinement to bed – upoutání na lůžko

constipation – zácpa

daily tasks – denní úkoly, povinnosti

deafness – hluchota

degenerative brain diseases – degenerativní mozková onemocnění

dementia – demence

diabetic-friendly – vhodný pro diabetiky

disability – handicap

dizzy – mající závrať

forgetting – zapomínající

fragile bones – křehké kosti

geriatric nurse – geriatrická sestra

geriatrics – geriatrie

getting around – pohybování se

grow grey – šedivět

hearing aid – naslouchadlo

heart disease – srdeční onemocnění

immobility – nehybnost

impairment – zhoršení

inability – neschopnost

inattentive – nepozorný

incontinence – pomočování

incontinence pad – plena

independence – samostatnost

in-home care – domácí péče

loss of interest – ztráta zájmu

loss of sight – ztráta zraku

medication – léky

mental decline – duševní úpadek

mind – mysl

motor skills – motorické schopnosti

muscle weakness – svalová slabost

needing constant help – potřebující stálou pomoc

permanent stay – nepřetržitý pobyt

privacy – soukromí

respect – respekt

restricted movement – omezený pohyb

sensitivity – citlivost

signs of confusion – známky zmatení

sleep disorder – porucha spánku

social isolation – sociální izoace

stimulation – podnět, stimulace

treatment – léčba

urine leakage – únik moči

walking frame – chodítko

walking stick – hůl

wheelchair – kolečkové křeslo

wrinkled – zvrásněný

What do you know about seniors? 2 - Vocabulary

Explain the following words.

Accident and Emergency Department

balanced menu

care home

centenarian

cognitive activities

deafness

dementia

diabetic-friendly

diet

disability

disease

easy-going

enthusiastic

gerontologist

independence

in-home care

leisure

lifetime

mental disorder

neighbour

permanent stay

resident

tai-chi

What do you know about seniors? 1 - Questions

Answer the following questions.

What is usual age for men and women to retire in the Czech Republic?

What are typical problems of elderly people in the Czech Republic?

What are their typical diseases?

What helping medical aids do they need?

What kinds of pension do you know?

What are usual free-time activities of elderly people in the Czech Republic?

What kinds of stimulation do they have in care homes?

Are there any senior clubs you know?

How would you change the leisure time of your grandparents?

What should we eat and drink to live a long life?

What activities should we do to live longer?

What is a typical day in care homes in the Czech Republic like?

What are typical social activities of the residents?

What are pluses and minuses of Czech care homes?

What are types of care for seniors? What are differences among them like?

What are pluses and minuses of seniors staying at home?

Seniors – Study material

Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life period of human beings. Euphemisms and terms for old people include seniors (American usage), senior citizens (British and American usage) and the elderly.

Old people have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness than other adults. The medical study of the aging process is gerontology, and the study of diseases that afflict the elderly is geriatrics.

The boundary between middle age and old age cannot be defined exactly because it does not have the same meaning in all societies. People can be considered old because of certain changes in their activities or social roles. Examples: people may be considered old when they become grandparents, or when they begin to do less or different work — retirement.

In the Czech Republic the age of 65 is considered the beginning of the senior years and people became eligible to retire at this age with full Social Security benefits.

There is often a general physical decline, and people become less active.

Old age can cause, amongst other things:

Wrinkles and liver spots on the skin
Change of hair colour to gray or white
Hair loss
Lessened hearing
Diminished eyesight
Slower reaction times
Reduced ability to think clearly
Difficulty recalling memories
Lessening or cessation of sex, sometimes because of physical symptoms such as erectile dysfunction in men, but often simply a decline in libido
Greater susceptibility to bone diseases such as osteoarthritis.

A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU), care home or rest home provides a type of care of residents: it is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Residents in a skilled nursing facility may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness. Residents may have certain legal rights depending on the location of the facility.

Elderly care or simply eldercare is the fulfilment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and In-Home care.

Adjusted to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_home

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elderly_people

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldercare

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Family Issues - Divorce

There are 2 videos about divorce, choose one annd give a comment in 10 sentences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4i2Kwg-IMo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVD3rEGNP5M

Case study - Dialogue

Phrases:
What's bringing you in (today)?                                           Co Vás přivádí?
How can I help you?                                                           Jak Vám mohu pomoci?
What's bothering you?                                                        Co Vás trápí?
If I understand well you (probably) need help with...            Pokud správně rozumím, potřebujete pomoc s...
You're saying... Říkáte...
In other words... Jinými slovy...
I would recommend you to...                                               Doporučila bych Vám...
If I were you I would...                                                        Na Vašem místě bych...
The best solution of the problem could be...                         Nejlpeším řešením této situace by mohlo být...
You have to/should apply for/ask for/bring...                         Musíte/měl byste požádat o/přinést...

Transitional Words & Phrases
Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides, similarly

Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, otherwise, so then, subsequently

Emphasis
above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly

Exemplifying:
chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as

Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, as an example, in this case

Sequence:
at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind

Summarizing:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, to sum up, to summarize, finally

Case n. 2 – 2 (Financial security of family)

A mother of minor children came to the Municipal Authority of Jihlava, the Department of Social Affairs, the Department of Social and Legal Protection of Children to ask for help in solving the situation in which she got.

According to her notification, she has been married twice. A minor child was born from the first marriage –a son, who was put in her custody. The minor boy attends 2^nd grade of primary school today. His father is obliged to contribute to the maintenance of the son with 1300 Czech crowns a month based on the judgment of the District Court in Jihlava ref P 384/2006-75 of 19^th May 2006, which entered into force on 3^rd July 2006.

From the mother's second marriage a 2.5-year-old child was born, whose mother is currently on parental leave. Her husband is 42 years old and he was dismissed from his job on 31^st July 2012 (he had been employed by the last employer for 7 years). In the last half-year, his average salary was 16 873 CZK. The family has a permanent residence in Luka nad Jihlavou, Nová 83.

Task:

Focus on the situation of financial security of the family (in accordance with the individual pillars of social security of the Czech Republic). Tell the mother of minor children, which benefits the family could be entitled for, where she could ask for a single benefit (unemployment benefits do not have to be longer dealt with – they are focused on by case 2 - 1).

Key words and phrases to be solved:

- The Municipal Authority of Jihlava (preferably local authority)

- The Department of Social and Legal Protection of Children

- Married for the second time

- A minor son was born from the first marriage

- The boy attends second grade of primary school

- The father is obligated to maintenance of the son by amount of 1,300 CZK per month

- From the second marriage a 2.5-year-old child was born

- The mother is currently on parental leave

- Her husband is 42 years old

- The family has a permanent residence in Luka nad Jihlavou, Nová 83

Solution:

Social security benefits

There should be verified whether the family has dealt with social benefits – a child benefit and housing benefit. If they have not yet, one of the parents may ask for the above mentioned benefits at the Employment Office in Jihlava – the Department of Social Support. The written request shall be substantiated by birth certificates of minor children, the amount of income (in case of the child benefit for the previous calendar year and in case of housing benefit for the previous calendar quarter) and housing benefits should be substantiated by the relation to real estate (such as a lease agreement or a listing from the land register) and the costs associated with housing. (social security benefits I.)

After the burden of proof proceeds, the Employment Office issues a notice, in case of an entitlement to a benefit, or a decision, which rejects the request. A written copy of the notice is not delivered into applicant’s own hands, who may lodge an appeal against it. The decision must be delivered into applicant’s own hands within 15 days from delivery; an appeal may be filed via the Employment Office, which ruled in the first instance. The appeal shall be decided in the second level by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. (state social support benefits II. - process management)

Key words and phrases for solutions:

- Social benefits

- Child benefit and housing benefit

- Department of State Social Support

- A written request shall be accompanied by birth certificates of minor children, the amount of income

- For the previous calendar year and quarter

- Lease agreement and a listing of real estate

- The costs associated with housing

- After the burden of proof proceeds, the Employment Office issues a notice or a decision

- If you are entitled to a benefit, the Office will issue a notice

- The request is rejected if there is no entitlement to a benefit

- The applicant may lodge an appeal until the notice is issued

- A decision, the applicant may within 15 days appeal

- The appeal is lodged via the Employment Office

- The appeal is decided by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

The case is based on the following legislation:

Material:

The Law on State Social Support (117/1995 Coll., As amended)

Process:

The Law on Administrative Proceedings – Administrative