Ageing Well or Not So Well Flashcards
what is ageism
a process of systematic sterotypinig and discrimination against people just because they are old
what is the trend in old and young peole
increases in the proportions of older pole are being accompanied by declines in the proportion of younger people
what has happened to fertility
decrease and decrease in premature mortality
what is the consequences for developing countries
population is ageing so fast they will have less time to adjust
what are healthcare needs
- increases number of geriatrics and other healthcare professionals
- increased facilities for elderly healthcare
- specific health promotion campaigns aimed at the elderly
- increased care for long term coniditons
what are social care need
- increased demand for home carers and nursing’s home places
- increaseing emphasis on providing social actives for the elderly
- change housing demands
what are economic needs
- increaseing in pension age
- less people paying taxes
- inadequate state pensions
what are policy needs
- current design making and workforce planning must take into an account the ageingg population
- elderly populaition will potentially have the power influence policy desicison making into their specific concerns
what is the lead cause of death for women
dementia
what is the leading cause of death in men
heart disease
what is a healthy life expectancy
the number of years lived a goo dlide
how many poeple become carers
3 in 5
what is multimorbidity
the co-existence of two or more long term conditions in an individual
what are options for care
- living in own home with support from family
- kiving from own home with support from social servcies
- sheltered housing
- residentia home
- nursing care home
what are anticipatory care plans
- can be done at any time
- should be updated continuously
- can be done by anyone with appropriate relationshop
- can be shared as KIS
