Social exclusion - older people

Question 1

What are some consequences of loneliness?

Answer 1

Earlier death
Increased risk taking
Physical changes which can bring on poor health
Health risk - smoking more i.e 15 cigarettes a day

Question 2

How can we recognise loneliness?

Answer 2

Body language --> Appearance, Talkative, Clinging
Denial, ‘Boredom’
Live alone
Male 50+
Bereavement, recent transition
Mobility
Sensory impairment
Regular times away from house?
Lack of close family nearby
Poor quality of social contact

Question 3

Definition of social exclusion?

Answer 3

the dynamic process of being shut out, fully or partially, from any of the social, economic, political or cultural systems which determine the social integration of a person in society

Question 4

What are 5 domains of social exclusion?

Answer 4

Material Resources
Civic Activities
Basic Services
Neighbourhood
Social Relationships

Question 5

Causes of social exclusion?

Answer 5

Poor Health, Sensory Impairment,

Poverty, housing issues, fear of crime

Transport, problems on the roads,

Discrimination (Internalised), sexuality, gender, ethnicity, belief

Services: insufficient range. Fragmentation.

Lack of imagination. Bureaucracy

Poor coordination, Lack of information,

Fragility of networks

Question 6

Initiatives for combating loneliness in older people?

Answer 6

Age UK
Silverline
Dementia Friends