Provision for the Aged Flashcards
Why is provision for older people needed?
Provision is needed to address:
• Age-related diseases and conditions
• Increased risk of falls/injury
• Loss of independence
• Loss of mobility
• Chronic conditions
• Prevention of isolation
What is acute care?
Meeting immediate health needs, such as broken hips or heart attacks.
What is included in healthcare provision?
• Medication
• Support for long-term conditions
• Palliative care
• Specialist nursing/units
What is social care for older people?
Services like own home care, day care, or residential care to support independence and personal care.
What is community equipment?
Equipment to help older people stay mobile and independent, e.g., mobility aids and daily living aids.
What are benefits and entitlements for older people?
• Adaptations to home
• Transport to/from appointments
• Financial support
What is included in end-of-life care?
• Pain relief
• Psychological support
What is psychological care?
Counsellors and mental health nursing for older people.
How are healthy older people helped to stay healthy?
Through:
• Health monitoring and screening
• Influenza immunisation
• Winter fuel and cold weather payments
• Social and leisure activities
• Occupational therapy
• Rehabilitation after hospital stays
What are integrated services for older people?
Formal and informal services working together to provide a holistic care package
What is formal healthcare?
Services provided by statutory, private, or voluntary organisations.
What is informal healthcare?
Healthcare provided by family, community, or religious groups.
