Identify the knowledge and skills

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Case Study

When Betty was in her late 40s, her mother, Ivy, had a stroke and moved in with her and her husband Tom and their children. Although her mother eventually recovered physically, she developed dementia and now does not even know who Betty is.

As her mother became incontinent, Betty had to start washing bedding every day while looking after her mother's needs, running the household, and bringing up two children. Her mother often locks herself in the bathroom when the children want to get ready for school, and she sometimes wanders off and gets lost causing frantic searches that once involved the police. Betty's day usually begins at 6.30 am, when she strips and washes her mother's bedding, and then her day goes on until she puts her mother to bed at about 9 pm, though she sometimes has to get up to her during the night as well. The strain of caring forced Betty to give up her job when she began to care for her mother which meant losing a good salary and a company car.

Betty is suffering from stress which makes it difficult for her to sleep, and she finds herself snapping at her family and sometimes bursting into tears for no specific reason. Betty has recently applied to a community service organization for support so she can take a long break sometimes with her other family members and have time to herself for a few hours every day. Betty used to work as a dance teacher which involved traveling between local schools and dance venues. She enjoys dancing, art, and writing which she has been too busy or too stressed to engage in since her mother moved in.

1. Identify the importance of family roles and relationships in the life of, Ivy, Betty's mother (the client). Explain

2. Identify the knowledge and skills that Betty might have that could complement the role of a support worker. Explain

3. Identify and confirm Betty's needs that have an impact on the family member and how they could be responded to according to carer legislation. Explain

4. Identify 2 aspects of Betty's role that has a negative impact on her own needs and preferences and suggest a solution that could assist Betty to achieve or maintain a lifestyle suitable to her needs and preferences. Explain

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