The Quality in Practice Guide is a resource tool that provides practical tips and suggestions for how to improve quality in areas that have been found to be most critical for achieving personal outcomes and building responsive services.

 

END-OF-LIFE ISSUES

As people age, the likelihood of facing personal losses through serious illness or death increases. Organizations have a role in promoting and maintaining community participation for people with disabilities in later life and in providing end-of-life support.

 

QUALITY IN PRACTICE:

· Support people to understand and accept end-of-life situations as family members and friends age.

· Support family members and friends to understand and accept end-of-life situations as people age.

 

1. A typical Thanksgiving meal contains how many calories?

A. 500          B.  1,000          C.  1,500          D.  3,000

 

2. What % of your extra holiday calories likely comes from fat?

A. 10%          B.  25%          C.  40%          D.  70%

 

3. How does eating with friends and family affect how much you consume?

A. You eat half of what you would normally eat alone.

B. You consume 10% more than you would if you were alone.

C. You eat about the same as you would if you were dining alone.

D. You consume about 50% more than you would alone.

4. Which is the first thing your body metabolizes?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Protein

C. Alcohol

D. Liquids

 

5.  True or False-The more you pig out, the more likely you are to be ravenous when you wake up the next      morning.

 

6. Which dessert is the less caloric option?

A. Pecan Pie

B. Pumpkin Pie

C. Apple Brown Betty

D. Bread Pudding

 

Answers can be found at the bottom of page 5.

 

                                                             Healthy Eating Habits Quiz            Health Corner

· Offer people an opportunity to engage in end-of-life planning to clarify and document their desires regarding life-saving measures, living wills, medical power of attorney, needs for additional insurance coverage, burial, funeral services, and the disbursement of property.

 

· Honor all such decisions.

 

· Assure that people have the same range of options as they

        near the end of their lives as other community members: 

        -additional support to stay at home.

        -access to hospice

        -acceptance or rejection of medical interventions

        -increased time with family and friends

        -access to spiritual guidance

 

· Reject the notion that people will automatically need

        guardians as they near the end of their life by engaging in 

        the actions listed above.  

 

· Increase awareness and understanding of the meaning

        And impact of losses and the healing that may be

        achieved in mourning.

 

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QUALITY IN PRACTICE GUIDE:  End-of-Life Issues