societal effects of ageing Flashcards
what does enabler mean ?
someone who delivers person-centred
care in a domiciliary (home) setting, which encourages independence.
health care professionals that help older people
The first point of call for older people is usually the primary care services such as their GP surgery, pharmacy or dentist.
conditions such as osteoporosis or mental health problems may be referred to specialist secondary health professionals or units to monitor and support their on-going needs.
Acute care may be short term for many but, for older people, hospital stays may be extended as they require a longer period for recovery and
recuperation.
Geriatrics is the branch of healthcare that focuses on our unique needs as we age.
Domiciliary care workers to support them in their
own home , care assistants , physiotherapists if they have injured through falling ect , Occupational therapists can give them home adaptations such as stair lifts if they cannot walk up the stairs due to
reduced mobility.
social care support available
help and support people in need of practical help and/or personal care due to disability or illness.
personal care due to disability or illness.
The type of services provided could include having a carer or support worker (enabler) to help around the home with practical tasks and personal care.
community equipment services
based in each geographical area, do just that by providing support aids for daily living. These
may range from large equipment that can be used by family or carers to move people or walking frames to ‘kettle tippers’ that take the weight of a kettle to enable a person to make a cup of tea for themselves. Good for those who cannot afford to buy their own
financial support for older people
Older people can claim pension credit to top up their
pension to a minimum level and, depending on circumstances, may also claim housing benefit and council tax reduction.
financial benefits for over 60s include free NHS
prescriptions, eye tests and eye care. Concessionary travel fares are available at pensionable age, as well as winter fuel payments, and, for those on low income, cold weather payments. By the age of 75, free
television licences and other discounts can make for a comfortable old age, as long as people remain active and lead a healthy lifestyle.
the change in care services for older people since 1990.
Social care services can take different forms, for example help to live at home, support for going out in the community, accessing day centres, sheltered accommodation, or even a place in a residential or
nursing home.
All services for older people aim to provide respect and choice for service users as part of their policy on quality assurance. Many day and residential services provide a range of social and leisure activities
for service users. Older people should always have a choice as to how active they wish to be. Quality services will never attempt to force older people to be active and engaged but they will provide
opportunities for individuals to maintain the continuity of their lives and remain as active as they wish.
