Explain the difference in dressing and eating needs

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Assignment:

Peter is 92 years old and is a patient that you work with. Peter is blind, he has gradually lost his sight over the last 4 years. Increasingly over time, Peter has begun to isolate himself socially.

You must write an assignment based on Peter and include the following items:

1. Mention the physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual issues to be aware of when caring for an elderly person.

2. Identify the different care needs between Peter who is blind and a sighted resident.

Explain in particular the difference in dressing and eating needs.

3. Kindly describe how you, as a healthcare worker, would support and assist Peter in satisfying his social needs.

4. Reflect on key learning achieved when doing this assignment.

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