Ageing

Question 1

what is ageism

Answer 1

stereotyping and discriminating against people just because they are old

Question 2

describe the populaion pyramids

Answer 2

● Population pyramids.
○ Bottom wide: poor
○ Middle wide: transitioning to developed
○ Equal: developed

Question 3

describe current life expectancy

Answer 3

● Data shows recent rises in life expectancy will slow down
● Healthy life expectancy is 63 M, 64 F
● Rise in lifespan > rise healthy life span
○ Adding significant strain to healthcare system
● Inequality based on socioeconomic class

Question 4

what is multimorbidity

Answer 4

● The coexistence of 2 or more long-term conditions in an individual
● Norm in primary care patients
● Increases complexity: treatment for one disease makes other worse

Question 5

what are the care options for the elderly

Answer 5

● Home with support (family/social services)
● Sheltered house
● Residential home
● Nursing home care

Question 6

How do you anticipate care plans?

when , who, how?

Answer 6

● Discussion with individual and care providers on future of health and care
● When? Whenever deemed appropriate, continuously
● Who? Anyone with appropriate relationship
● How? Plan ahead, record decisions made (Key information summary [legal document])
● legal
● personal
● medical

Question 7

anticipatory care plans: legal

Answer 7

○ Power of attorney welfare
○ Power of attorney financial
○ Guardianship

Question 8

anticipatory care plans: personal

Answer 8

○ Regarding treatment, sharing of information
○ Next of kin, anyone else to inform
○ Religious cultural belief of death, place of death
○ Current support

Question 9

anticipatory care plans: medical

Answer 9

○	Potential problems
○	Resus, body use (science, DNA)
○	Communication with MDT
○	Electronic care summary
○	Assessment of capacity/competence
○	Current functional level