Past Paper Questions June 2011 - Case studies, care for the elderly and children

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1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to Jack of his trip to visit the library. In your answer refer to physical and psychological factors. (10 marks)

First and foremost, one advantage is that Jack gets exercise despite his advanced age as he often walks about a mile from the home to the local library. This improves his health and wellbeing, making him active and fit. He also gets the autonomy, because he is given the opportunity to walk alone, without being accompanied. Furthermore, another advantage is that Jack gets stimulation, because he reads newspapers before walking back. This activity will keep him preoccupied without the feeling of getting bored. On the other hand, the disadvantage is that Jack is lacking social support, because he walks alone to the library without the assistance of a care worker. This is a dangerous risk, because Jack is not able enough to walk alone as he has got partial hearing and is often forgetful. Noticeable disadvantage is that Jack is lacking psychological security, because he gets frightened when he gets lost. This will make him feel the sense of fear and apprehension, because some elderly people do not know how to control