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Townsville General Practice Network
CASE STUDY 1 — JACK AND JILL'S STORY
Jack, aged 75, and Jill, aged 70, live on a property 100km from Charters Towers. They are independent and do not claim a pension. They still own the grazing property though their unmarried older son, John (50), does most of the work. Jack and Jill's youngest son, Tom, (26) was born with a disability and has severe cognitive impairment. He has been well managed at home by his mother and father with no outside help. There is insufficient income for the elderly couple and their sons but they are struggling on regardless. Their married daughter, Jane (48) has 3 teenage children and lives in Charters Towers. Jane is also financially and emotionally stretched.
Jill is in good health, but recently has been having difficulty with her short term memory and is often confused.
Jack has always kept well except for minor ailments; however after not feeling well for weeks he was found to have lymphoma which is treatable with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This medical treatment is provided in Townsville which causes problems with transport and accommodation.
During his father's illness, John initially looks after Tom. Tom becomes upset and aggressive and requires constant supervision and has to go into Charters Towers to stay with Jane. The demand of caring for Tom, as well as the worry about her mother and father, Jane becomes very stressed and needs support to help her cope.
In spite of the serious illness and extensive treatment, Jack makes a good recovery. However he requires regular medical treatment and his ability to return to his usual farm routine is seriously impaired. Jill constantly worries about Jack and their need to live closer to support services as they get older. Also weighing heavily on Jill's mind is the question of long term care of Tom.
Questions for Case Study 1 — Jack and Jill's Story
Section 1
1. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill to change their legal responsibility for Tom? |
2. |
Whom can Jack talk to about the financial implications of passing the property over to John? |
3. |
What respite care options are available to Jane while she is caring for Tom? |
4. |
What financial support is available for Jane as Tom's carer? Who can Jane talk to about this? |
Section 2
1. |
What in-home care and support options could be accessed by Jack, Jill and Tom to help them to remain living in their home on the property? |
2. |
How can Jack be helped with the cost of transport associated with his treatment in Townsville? |
3. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill with information about suitable accommodation available in Townsville while Jack is undergoing medical treatment? |
4. |
How can Jack and Jill find out if they can obtain the aged pension and is there any financial assistance available to help them with their current financial situation? |
Section 3
1. |
Whom can Jack and Jill talk to about their future accommodation options and assessment for residential care? |
2. |
Whom can the family talk to about the fees and charges associated with residential accommodation? |
3. |
Who can provide information to support Jack and help him to cope with his Cancer? |
4. |
Name 3 services types which could be requested to support Jack and Jill if they decided to live in Townsville? |
Section 4
1. |
If Jack and Jill decide to remain living on the property can they have a safety audit done on their house - if so who can do it? |
2. |
What support is there for Jack and Jill to assist with the management of her confusion and memory loss? |
3. |
What can Jack do to reduce the likelihood of dispute over his future health care? |
4. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill with information about services and supports available to help them through their current situation and plan for the future needs? |
Questions and Answers for Case Study 1 — Jack and Jill's Story
Section 1
1. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill to change their legal responsibility for Tom? |
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2. |
Whom can Jack talk to about the financial implications of passing the property over to John? |
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3. |
What respite care options are available to Jane while she is caring for Tom? |
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4. |
What financial support is available for Jane as Tom's carer? Who can Jane talk to about this? |
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Section 2
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1. |
What in-home care and support options could be accessed by Jack, Jill and Tom to help them to remain living in their home on the property? |
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2. |
How can Jack be helped with the cost of transport associated with his treatment in Townsville? |
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3. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill with information about suitable accommodation available in Townsville while Jack is undergoing medical treatment? |
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4. |
How can Jack and Jill find out if they can obtain the aged pension and is there any financial assistance available to help them with their current financial situation? |
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Section 3
1. |
Whom can Jack and Jill talk to about their future accommodation options and assessment for residential care? |
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2. |
Whom can the family talk to about the fees and charges associated with residential accommodation? |
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3. |
Who can provide information to support Jack and help him to cope with his Cancer? |
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4. |
Name 3 services types which could be requested to support Jack and Jill if they decided to live in Townsville? |
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Section 4
1. |
If Jack and Jill decide to remain living on the property can they have a safety audit done on their house - if so who can do it? |
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2. |
What support is there for Jack and Jill to assist with the management of her confusion and memory loss? |
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3. |
What can Jack do to reduce the likelihood of dispute over his future health care? |
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4. |
Who can assist Jack and Jill with information about services and supports available to help them through their current situation and plan for the future needs? |
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