Instructions: For your assignment, you can:

1. Choose one of the case study profiles below to complete the assignment and follow
the guidelines provided to complete the same. The below case studies are a brief overview
of a client and you are free to interpret and expand upon the client’s history,
background if you wish.
OR
2. Complete the assessment on a service user you have cared for during work placement
or family member relative you have cared for in the home, whereby you have been
involved in assisting them with a recreational/therapeutic activity.

Case Study One

Mr James Brown a 75-year-old was admitted into the nursing home in January 2020. Previous
to this Mr Brown was in St Vincent’s hospital following a stroke where he spent six months.
Following the stroke, Mr Brown now uses a rollator. He has no difficulties transferring himself
and needs no assistance. He is partially paralyzed on the left side of his body, and sometimes
his speech is a little slurred. Mr Brown’s wife and son visit every few days. Prior to his
retirement Mr Brown worked in Dublin Dockyards and had a keen interest in swimming, hill
walking, and crossword puzzles.