Societal Effects of an Ageing Population Flashcards
What are primary care services?
Deal with common, everyday health needs. First point of contact.
eg. GP, dentist, pharmacist, optometrist etc.
What are secondary care services?
Deal with more specialist needs.
eg. hospitals, specialist clinics, such as for diabetes, mental health services etc.
What are tertiary care services?
Services that are even more specialised, or work with complex needs.
eg. hospices, residential care etc.
Which social care services can be provided for older people?
Domiciliary care - can provide practical support with daily living (such as maintaining a home) and personal care.
Residential care - eg. a nursing home. Most people would have to self-fund this care until they reach the minimum asset threshold.
Social inclusion - support to go out, run errands, and participate in the community.
Local authority - will do an assessment of an older person’s needs to see what type of support is required.
Equipment - can be provided to aid mobility and independence, eg. wheelchairs.
What is ‘National Insurance’?
A government benefit scheme that funds things like pensions and sickness benefits. Employees pay a portion of their wages into this.
