Hello again!!
Alright, so the instructions were to find three online communities in relation to our fieldwork experience.
Mine was around older folks and equipment. So here is the mission: to find three online communities that relate to that... mhhhh
Well, here goes:
Arthritis New Zealand
This is a website for those people who want to find out more about arthritis and see what kind of supports there are available to them. So it explains what arthritis is and goes into the different types of arthritis. It also has a section that talks about children with arthritis.
http://www.arthritis.org.nz/what-is-arthritis/about-arthritis/
If you follow the link above, it will take you to where you find out about arthritis, what it is and what the different types are.
It is a very interactive and easy to use site. All the information is clearly set out, and easy to understand.
Follow this link: http://www.arthritis.org.nz/news/
Here they provide us with a whole lot of information around events that are due to take place all over the country. What's good is that this service is not based in one city in NZ only, it is all across the country which makes for easy access to this service.
If you choose to, you can donate to this service. Once you become a donor you start receiving their newsletters with updates on all that is happening.
I suppose the reason people contribute to communities such as these, and not just in a financial way, but also in a social way, is because they want to be part of a group that is known to help out where it is needed. They might also contribute to this service quite simply because they need help, and this might be the best place for them to be receiving help.
Arthritis affects many different people with different leisure activities. I guess that part of the goal of this website/online community is to aid those who are experiencing occupational deprivation due to their illness. Having this support group around could really encourage one to participate as close to previous level of function.
This site will also then be able to take you further to other sites that could also be of benefit to you.
Enliven
Enliven's focus on providing a "high quality residential and home based services with a focus on
supporting older people to do more of what they want to do, rather than
focusing care around what they can't do" (Enliven, n.d., para. 1).
Enliven (n.d.). About us. Retrieved from https://enliven.org.nz/about-us
People are able to ask questions, look at frequently asked questions, they get to donate, or ask for help. This is a very interactive website and very easy to use and follow.
Enliven are seeking to provide exceptional service to those in a home or residential area. Clients can be comforted by the idea that they have someone who will look after them and help them to reach their desired level of function by supporting and encouraging them all the way through.
This site is good for those experiencing occupational deprivation as they go out with clients and enable them to participate in those activities that they were not able to participate in previously for whatever reason, whether it is that they didn't have support... Another concept is occupational transition. People might get referred here after a stay in the hospital and need help transitioning back into the community and normal routine.
Ethical considerations would include culture. Some cultures expect to be looked after at an old age. Other expect to bounce back and work towards getting fit again. It all depends on culture.
Enable
"Enable New Zealand contributes to the reduction of barriers for
independent living and participation for disabled people through the
provision of specialised equipment, housing modifications and vehicle
purchase and modifications" (Enable New Zealand, n.d. para. 1).
Enable New Zealand. (n.d.). Equipment and modifications services. Retrieved from http://www.enable.co.nz/services/equipment-and-modifications-services
As stated in the quote above, Enable work to provide suitable equipment to improve independence.
This website is very easy to use and is very interactive. One is able to ask questions, give feedback as well as get information around the equipment that they supply.
People come to this website to find help. They know they need something, but not sure what it is they need. Then Enable is able to support and encourage them through the choosing process.
Two of the main concepts covered by Enable would be Occupational transition as their aim is to support a client as they reintegrate into a barrier free society. It also touches on occupational deprivation. Clients are unable to complete tasks they used to enjoy due to barriers. That's when Enable comes in and fixes it!!
Some cultures refuse outside help. That needs to be respected, if that is their wish.
Cheers!
Sally~
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