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Discussion 1
Myths and Misconceptions
There are diverse and several individuals that break the mold when it comes to the myths and misconceptions that fuel our view of this segment of the population.
Instructions:
1. Read the Story of Joe and then think about your own elderly person that can break the mold. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR STORY
Tell “your own story” of how a member of the elderly population changed your perception of what the elderly are all about
2. Write your own story about someone you know that is elderly, or possibly, just someone that “can break the mold” that was the intentions of the original ACES material.
Discussion 2
Personal Care and Home Health Services
1. Read the scenario attached for discussion 2.
2. Answer the following questions as thoroughly and concisely as possible:
a. Describe the typical worker that will help Patty with her daily needs.
b. What types of services will Patty’s formal caregivers likely provide?
c. What are some of the challenges that her direct care worker may experience?
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Running head: MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS AND PERSONAL CARE
Myths and Misconceptions and Personal Care
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MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS AND PERSONAL CARE
Discussion Question One
Reading the story of Joe reminds me of the misconception I had about the elderly
regarding their brainpower and lack of technological prowess (Beder, 2016). For the longest
time, I believed this was a common issue among the elderly until I met Anna, my friend’s
grandma, aged 80 years. I enjoyed spending my time with Luray during the holidays since we
had community awareness projects to design. I met Anna at Luray's place this particular time,
and she insisted on participating in the designing processes, considering she had a background in
graphic design and social work. Having worked on this project for weeks, I was hesitant to let
anyone else handle it other than Luray. I had all these thoughts clogging my mind about how all
the work we had put in to meet the halfway milestone to completion wou...