Assignment 1: 0825-Course 1-
CCA Fundamentals
Submitted to: Shannon Thixton
Submitted by: Ramandeep Kaur
Student id: 1049033
Date: August 17th, 2025
Group members:
Eldho
Amanpreet Kaur Rooprai
1.Define Key Concepts:
a. Research and define the social model of care and the medical
model of care.
The social model and medical model of care are two different ways of how
we provide healthcare and support; they represent how to view a person’s
health.
The social model of care focuses on the individual’s overall well-being and
the quality of life in society. The individual’s health is influenced Social,
economic and environmental factors including social support,
accommodation and access to services.
The social model of care gives them a choice and independence. It also
allows the individuals to live in the best way possible. In simple words, the
social model of care is what we should do to keep this person happy. It is
often applied in places including long term care and home care.
The medical model of care is something that comes to our mind when we
think of healthcare, this is the traditional approach that focuses on medical
diagnosis and treatment. In this method healthcare professionals like doctors
and nurses make the decision and provide treatments. In simple terms the
medical model of care focuses on repairing the human body using
medications and surgery. This model is commonly used in hospitals.
2. Compare Models of Care in Different Settings:
a. Identify examples of where and how the social and medical
models of care are applied (e.g., long-term care homes, hospitals,
home care).
Answer: The social model of care can be applied in long-term care homes
and community home care.
Social model of care in long-term care homes: There is a resident who
has arthritis. He loves to paint, but due to pain in his hands, he has not been
able to for a long time. So CCA encourages his passion by providing some
paintbrushes and inviting some other residents to join him for painting
sessions. They also display his designed paintings on his room wall, which
makes him happier, valued, and socially connected.
Medical model of care in long-term home care: CCA will mainly focus on
treating his arthritis by giving him his medicines, giving him breaks or rest
from doing paintings. They will ensure he doesn't put too much pressure on
his hands while doing daily tasks.
Social model of care in the home: Other family members, friends, or
Neighbours can organize daily group activities like storytelling, music,
cooking, some exercise, or things in which the patient is interested. For
example, my grandmother, who is 78 years old, had an accident and injured
one of her legs. She could not walk or do daily activities like bathing or
eating alone. So, I encouraged her to walk with a walker and assisted her
whenever she needed help. I also spent time with her, talked to her, and
involved her in daily activities so she felt independent and emotionally
supported.
Medical model of care in home: A nurse used to visit daily to manage the
medications, check vitals, ensure she followed physiotherapy exercises, and
monitor her progress.
Medical model of care: This approach focuses on treating residents'
problems, managing their pain, and restoring their health rather than
providing social and emotional support. It can be applied in Hospitals.
For example, Mrs. Marie, an 82-year-old patient, is admitted for heart
surgery. The hospital staff’s focus is diagnosing her heart condition, giving
her medicines on time, and monitoring her recovery. Nurses and doctors also
try to reduce her loneliness by inviting her family, playing her favorite music,
and making a list of her food choices.
b. Discuss how each model affects client-centered care and the role
of a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA).
Answer: Social model of care:
Effect on client: Focus on the person's overall well-being emotionally,
socially, and psychologically, not only on injuries or illness.
Role of CCA: Provide emotional support and encourage the client to
participate in hobbies like gardening, painting, or walking. Actively listen to
their preferences and support their decisions.
Medical model of care:
Effect on Client: Focus on treatment and manage medical conditions.
Support recovery and physical health in a structured way.
Role of CCA: Always communicate with nurses or doctors if there is any
change in the client's condition. Prioritize treatment based on the client's
personal preferences. It is necessary to monitor the signs, pain, and healing
progress.
3.Explain how The Eden Alternative philosophy of care
aligns with Nova Scotia’s model of care initiative.
The Eden Philosophy is a person-directed approach that Dr. Bill
Thomas developed to convert institutional models of care into a
combination of social and medical care. Traditional care focuses on a
task-oriented system, where schedules are prioritized over the unique
preferences or demands of older adults. This approach can lead to the
"three plagues" in health-care settings: loneliness, boredom, and
helplessness. Many people easily give up on their lives because these
three negative aspects directly attack their mental strength and
willpower. To tackle these problems, the Eden Alternative introduced
10 principles to create a positive environment that motivates
happiness and dignity for residents in long-term care, home care (Eden
In Oz & NZ Ltd., 2023).
Eden principles aim to identify each person's unique priorities and care
accordingly in long-term care or home care settings. The Eden model
encourages elders' input in decision-making and daily life activities,
such as what they want to do or do not like to do, instead of following a
strict same schedule for all residents.
Example: An elder named Mr. Tony wants to go for his evening walk for
relaxation at 8 p.m. This could be a conflict with another person's
schedule or a problem with staff, and Tony's demand for a walk would
likely be ignored in the old model of care. However, in the Eden
philosophy, staff are responsible for taking care of every person's
demand and schedule, providing flexibility in routine.
10 principles of Eden:
1. The three plagues: Seniors who suffer from loneliness, helplessness,
and boredom may experience depression and sadness, which has
an adverse impact on their physical and mental health
2. A human habitat: Pet animals like dogs or cats should be introduced
to elderly people. Care settings often invite children to visit, and
decorative plants should be used in their rooms to promote a
peaceful, happy, and positive environment.
3. Companionship: Companionship is a cure for all diseases; humans
and animals deserve each other's friendship. Having someone with
whom they can share their happy moments and past experiences is
the best thing in life.
4. Elder-centered communities offer chances for both offering and
getting care. It is a therapy for helplessness. It is best if they help
each other with daily tasks.
5. By incorporating variations (unique activities, programs, or
entertainment) into their lives, elders' lives are filled with brightness
and excitement, and as a result, they feel more alive. These twists
and unique interactions can prevent boredom.
6. Activities that are important in life and positively impact should be
performed. Tasks that don't provide value to their lives can harm
their mental health.
7. Medical care providers act as servants to provide genuine care, not
their masters.
8. Elderly people should be allowed to provide input into their daily
routines; there should be no strict rules. They become more
confident. If they cannot decide for themselves, their loved ones
can decide about their care planning or other important things.
9. Developing a person-oriented community is a continuous process.
The community will continue to develop new strategies to support
seniors in promoting their physical, mental, and social health.
10. Wise leadership is important for tackling the three plagues of an
elder's life. A real leader creates an environment that removes
these plagues, helps communities, and makes the correct choices
(Eden In Oz & NZ Ltd., 2023b).
How Eden aligns with Nova Scotia’s model of care initiative:
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care
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care (Model of Care
Initiative in Nova Scotia
| novascotia.ca, n.d.).
Build confidence and Freedom to provide contribution of patient
empower citizens input for daily life and family members to
routines, activities and make decisions for care
offer feedback management planning,
select meal plan
Provide safe and Develop home like introduce social
positive environment setting, allowed pets, programs to reduce
plants and visiting boredom, create a safe
children to provide environment, and set
relax, positive visiting family hours.
environment
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combination of social, networks, psychological
mental, and physical programs, and medical
health health services for
overall care
Quality of life encourages interactions enhance not only
with others, meaningful medical care but also
participation, fun overall well-being,
activities, and an happiness, and life
empowering satisfaction.
atmosphere.
References:
Eden In Oz & NZ Ltd. (2023, February 24). What is the Eden Alternative? -
Eden In Oz & NZ. Eden in Oz & NZ. https://edeninoznz.com.au/about-us/what-
is-the-eden-alternative/#:~:text=A%20highly%20adaptable%20philosophy
%2C%20The%20Eden%20Alternative%20currently,communities%29%20to
%20individual%20family%20homes%20and%20group%20homes.
Eden In Oz & NZ Ltd. (2023b, July 11). The Framework - Eden In Oz & NZ.
Eden in Oz & NZ. https://edeninoznz.com.au/framework/
Model of care initiative in Nova Scotia | novascotia.ca. (n.d.).
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/mocins/
