Needs (PIES)

Question 1

Intellectual needs

Answer 1

Encourage the individual to take up new hobbies that will keep them motivated to want to learn new thing.

Encourage the family to have regular get-togethers so that the individual is able to speak about their condition to their friends and family and know that they are there to support them.

Encourage the individual to read or do you do puzzles to keep the remaining active e.g. crosswords.

Question 2

Emotional needs

Answer 2

Show the individual that your friends and family are there to support them. By having regular visits to the home and showing them that you’re listening when they have to talk.

Encourage the individual to speak to a health professional if they have any worries or need advice about their condition.

Encourage the individual to practice their religious beliefs as it will help them feel less worried about themselves.

Question 3

Social needs

Answer 3

Encourage the individual to go to a day centre where they are able to take up new hobbies and build new friendships with the people around them.

Encourage the individual to go to a support group where they may be able to speak to others who are in the same position as them.

Question 4

Physical needs

Answer 4

Nutrition - provide an individual with three at least one meals a day. This will provide the individual with energy that they need and the protein and nutritions.

Medication - provide the individual with the right medication that will help them get better and stop their illness to deteriorate.

Clothing - provide the individual with suitable clothes that will keep them warm.