Person In Later Adulthood Flashcards
What is later adulthood?
People 65+
What challenge is it?
Social challenge
What are the physical impacts?
Ill health conditions = poor mobility = osteoarthritis
What are the emotional and social impacts?
Poor mobility or sensory impairments = isolation from communication = depressions
What are the financial impacts?
State pension
Benefits if they have a disability
What are the impacts on the family and carers?
Informal carers
Strain
Give up on aspects of their life
What are the employment barriers?
Age discrimination
What are the societal barriers?
Stereotypes
Prejudice
Assumptions about physical and intellectual abilities
Social exclusion
What are the economic barriers?
Benefits not provided as required by state
Lack of access to benefits
What are the environmental barriers?
Poor mobility = physical barriers to buildings
Lack of access to info about services
What are the risks faced by people in later adulthood?
Neglect Stress Isolation/social exclusion Abuse Self-harm
