Effects of Illness on Communication, Memory, Motor Skills, Mood, and Social Skills

Communication and its Impact on Individuals

1. COMMUNICATION: Explain how each individuals’ communication skills were impacted AND provide 2 specific examples

2. MEMORY: Identify which part of each individuals’ memory was impacted AND provide 2 specific examples

3. MOTOR SKILLS: identify how each individuals’ motor skills were affected AND provide 2 specific examples

4. MOOD/BEHAVIOUR: Outline how each individuals’ mood/behaviour were affected AND provide 2 specific examples

5. SOCIAL SKILLS: How was each individuals’ relationship with their family member’s impacted? Provide 2 specific examples

b) How was the family’s relationship with each other impacted? AND provide 2 specific examples

6. RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOUR: Identify 2 specific responsive behaviours for each individual and provide one example for each

REFLECTION: Provide a few sentences of meaningful reflection. Did you learn anything new? As a PSW, will you be able to apply what you learned while supporting clients with similar illnesses?