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Elderly and Death [May Exam] Flashcards

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How do Christians help the dying?

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Offer rites of passage to those who are close to death.

They may offer spiritual services to those who are dying.

They will visit the dying in hospital to give them comfort.

They may offer religious support to their families.

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How do Christians help the bereaved?

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Reassure the family that there will be a life after death in heaven.

They may help with a funeral service.

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How do Buddhists help the dying?

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They will inform them that they will have a good rebirth because of karma.

They may encourage the dying to do good deeds in order to gain good Karma before a rebirth.

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How do Buddhists help the bereaved?

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They will reassure them that their loved one will go through a good rebirth.

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What is morality?

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A system of ethics about what is right and wrong.

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What is absolute morality?

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What is morally right and wrong applies to all circumstances at all times.

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What is relative morality?

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What is morally right or wrong in any situation depends on its particular circumstance.

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What do different people believe happens after death?

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Nothing happens
Reincarnation
Heaven or Hell
Purgatory

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What, according to Christians and Muslims, does God decide after death?

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God decides whether a person should spend all eternity with him in Heaven, or in hell with the Devil.

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What is Barzakh?

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The ‘state of waiting (that Muslims believe in), between death and the day of judgement.

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What is purgatory?

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Roman Catholics believe that there is a time of spiritual cleansing and preparation called purgatory, for some time before they enter heaven.

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What do Buddhists believe happens after death?

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Rebirth - the person’s karmic energy moves onto another life.

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Why don’t some people believe in life after death?

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They believe that there is no evidence in the afterlife.

They believe religion offers no good reasons for the afterlife.

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What did the Neanderthals bury with their dead?

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Flowers, shells, animal teeth and other artefacts that would be of importance in the afterlife.

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What is the generation gap?

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The difference in ideas, beliefs and attitudes between young and elderly people.

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What are some problems faced by the elderly?

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The attitudes of others make them feel like a burden

They feel discarded and undervalued

Poverty - most rely on pensions

Loneliness - when partners die

Ageism

Decreased mobility

The expectation to retire

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What are the living options for elderly people?

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Living at home

Living with family

Living in a residential home/community options

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What does Buddhism say about caring for the elderly?

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The elderly are respected for their wisdom and experience.

The person’s children have the responsibility to look after them - this can lead to good karma.

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What do Christians say about caring for the elderly?

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Christians support the elderly because of their vulnerability (Honour your father and mother)

Love thy neighbour

Traditionally elders are left to live on their own.

It is a duty to consider the best options for the elderly.

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What is the value of life?

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The value of a person over and above physical value.

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What is voluntary euthanasia?

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When a person’s life is deliberately ended on their request.

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Give an example of voluntary euthanasia?

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Giving someone a injection.

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What is assisted suicide?

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Providing someone with the means to end their life

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Give an example of assisted suicide?

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Buying drugs for someone.

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What is non-voluntary euthanasia?

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When a person is too ill to ask to die, but it is believed to be in their better interest.

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What is involuntary euthanasia?

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When someone is killed who would be able to provide informed consent, but does not.

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Give an example of involuntary euthanasia?

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Sick and disabled in Nazi Germany.

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What is passive euthanasia?

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Giving someone drugs that will take away pain but shorten their lifespan.

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What is active euthanasia?

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Withholding treatment or giving a drug to end life.

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What are some Buddhist arguments for euthanasia?

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It may show metta.

It may be the Right Action or of the Right Intention.

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What are some Buddhist arguments against euthanasia?

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It may give bad karma.

It is against the first precept (do not harm).

Suffering is a part of life and must be accepted.

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What are some Christian arguments for euthanasia?

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God gave us free will

Love thy neighbour

Their quality of life may not be very positive

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What are some Christian arguments against euthanasia?

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Sanctity of Life

Against the commandment not to murder.

It is taking God’s role.

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What is death?

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Death is the end of all physical and mental life. It is when the body no longer breathes and has no heart beat. The brain also stops functioning.

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What do Christians believe death is?

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When the soul leaves the physical body.

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What do Christians and Buddhists believe about the soul?

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Christians - it is eternal and everlasting.

Buddhists - do not believe in the idea of having a soul.

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What are some Christian beliefs about life after death?

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Eternal soul

Good deeds lead to heaven

Bad deeds lead to hell

Day of Judgement

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What is the Day of Judgement?

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The day God will judge the good and the bad left on Earth.

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What do Christians do with their dead?

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Bury them

Cremate them

Roman Catholics prefer burial due to the need of the body in the afterlife

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What are some Buddhist beliefs about life after death?

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Rebirth dependent on karma

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What do Buddhists do with their dead?

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They cremate them.

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What is a hospice?

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A place where the dying are cared for - physically and spiritually

People go to a hospice to die

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What type of euthanasia is legal?

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Non voluntary - if turning life support machine off

44
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What type of euthanasia is illegal?

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Voluntary euthanasia

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What does living at home mean for an elderly person?

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They maintain independence for themselves and may get help from careworkers who organise meals, cleaning, etc.

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What does living with family mean for an elderly person?

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They will be living with the family in the same home or next door/nearby. This involves the family providing for the needs of the elder.

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What do community options for living mean for an elderly person?

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Some elderly people move into sheltered housing which may be surrounded by other residents. A warden will be on duty to help the elderly in times of need.

Residential homes provide care for the elderly who cannot look after themselves. They have room to socialise and a safe place to live.

They may retire into a hospice or care home.

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Why is living with the family favoured by religious people?

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Buddhists feel that it may give good karma to the elderly.

Muslims believe that the elder can be respected and treated properly when at home.

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Define bereaved.

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People who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

50
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Why do religious believers think that the elderly are important?

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“Honour your father and mother”

The Golden Rule - treat others like you want to be treated

Love thy neighbour

Helping the elderly is an easy way to get karma/show metta

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