An elderly woman and her family were living in squalor and social isolation and repeatedly rejected the offers of help. The author talks to a social worker about the uphill struggle she faced when she tried to improve their lives.
An elderly woman and her family were living in squalor and social isolation and repeatedly rejected the offers of help. The author talks to a social worker about the uphill struggle she faced when she tried to improve their lives.
Subject terms:
housing, learning disabilities, social isolation, mental health problems, older people, risk, social workers, assessment, challenging behaviour, families;
Talks to a social worker, who was presented with a situation where a client was at risk being in her own home after a stroke left her with severe impairment, but also at risk being transferred to a nursing home where it was unlikely that her language or cultural needs would be met. Reports on how the situation was resolved.
Talks to a social worker, who was presented with a situation where a client was at risk being in her own home after a stroke left her with severe impairment, but also at risk being transferred to a nursing home where it was unlikely that her language or cultural needs would be met. Reports on how the situation was resolved.
Subject terms:
home care, hospitals, multicultural approach, needs, older people, rehabilitation, risk, black and minority ethnic people, Chinese people, communication, discharge, families, health care;