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questions 1
do you think that Jeremy is ready for the independence he seeks? explain your answer.

questions 2
in this situation, explain who has the power to influence Jeremy and why?

questions 3
in what ways does Jeremy have independence in his life and what further independence does he want?

Questions 4
how are Dennis and Jeremy interdependent?

CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach - Assessments Case study (questions 1-4) Jeremy is 32 and for the last six months he has been living in supported accommodation around the corner from his mum's house where he had lived with her all his life. Jeremy is tall, well-built and has a moderate intellectual disability. His mum, Ruby, is still his guardian and loves him tremendously. She did everything for him all his life before age and various health conditions meant that she could no longer properly support him Consequently, Jeremy is not very 'streetwise' although he has thrived in his new iving situation. He loves having the freedom to choose when he gets up and goes to bed and what he eats. He shares the chores and facilities with five other housemates as well as a staff member. His housemates are a diverse group, but they generally get along quite well. Dennis, a cantankerous, 63-year-old wilth a serious gambling habit, is the oldest housemate and he has adopted a fatherly attitude towards Jeremy since they have been living together. Dennis keeps telling Jeremy to take heed of what he says because 'I'm an old coot and I been around the traps. Dennis is vision impaired with only about 50 per cent sight in one eye and has bad hips and so is unable to walk far without pain. Dennis often gets Jeremy to do errands on his behalf to the shops and up to the pub to put ona bet. Once, on the way to collect Dennis' winnings, two schoolkids asked Jeremy to see the betting ticket and when Jeremy handed it over they ran off with it Despite this, Dennis is always encouraging Jeremy to 'spread his wings' and 'get out on his own'. He says that Jeremy should set himself up and find himself a girifriend. Jeremy talks to Dennis a lot about girls. The next time Jeremy visits his mum, he asks if she can organise the money for him to rent his own flat. Ruby tells Jeremy that she thinks he isn't ready to make such a big move on his own Jeremy tells her that Dennis has offered to share the place with him, at least until he finds his feet.

Answer 1

1. No, Jeremy is not ready for the independence he seeks as because of his intellectual disability, he is not able to handle every aspect of his life. He should better live in with other housemates who can help him or guide him tome to time.

2. dennis has the power to influence as they both are living together and he involve jeremy in his activities. Also he supports him and encourage him.

3. he has independence of setting time to wake, sleep and eat and now he wants to live alone so as to have freedom in making relationship with girls

4. dennis is dependent on jeremy in buying stuff from shops and to put a bet by going to the pub as dennis himself cant do that because of bad hips whereas jeremy feels motivated on talking to dennis and he guides him like a father.