the elderly and death Flashcards
what is death?
the end of life, usually considered as the time when the brain can no longer function
what do christians believe about life after death?
they believe that when we die we will be udged by god on our good deeds and our sins. If you have lived a good life then you will go to heaven. if you have sinned you cannot be forgiven and will go to hell
what is heaven?
the state of being with god after death
what is hell?
the state of being with god (or with the devil) after death
what is purgatory?
a time of spiritual cleansing and preparation for heaven
what do muslims believe about life after death?
muslims believe that when we die we wait in our graves for judgement day. when judgement day comes allah decides whether or not we go to paradise or to hell for eternity. Those who have sinned but are not wholly evil will have to cross the Assirat bridge carry a book of deeds
what are problems that the elderly face?
- rely on low state pension
- ageism
- feeling worthless
- poor health
- less mobile
- dependant on others
- loneliness
what are the pros for the elderly still living at home?
still independent and possible with the right support
what are the cons for the elderly still living at home?
still relying on others for support - family may not be in a position to help
the pros for the elderly still living with family?
it is ideal if they are treated as an important member of the family
the cons for the elderly still living with family?
some families are not in the position to facilitate elderly family member or may not want to
the pros for the elderly living in community options?
elderly person has 24 hour care, good oppurtunity for them to socialise with people their age
the cons for the elderly living in community options?
it can be expensive and they may being to miss their home and independence
what are the christian teachings for the elderly and death?
- ‘honour your mother and father’
- ‘love your neighbour’
- ‘we are all one in christ’
what are the islam teachings for the elderly and death?
- ‘paradise lies at the feet of your mother’
- ‘the lord hath decreed that ye be kind to parents’
- in islam the elderly are respected and traditionally several generations live together in one home
what is euthanasia?
a painless death, by agreement and with compassion to ease suffering
what is passive euthanasia?
when someone lets the person die, either by withdrawing or withholding treatment
what is active euthanasia?
when death is brought out by an act, e.g. death from an overdose of pain-killers
what is voluntary euthanasia?
the person asks the doctor to end their life
what is non-voluntary euthanasia?
the person is too ill to ask, but it is believed to be in their best interests
what is involuntary euthanasia?
as happened in Nazi Germany, disabled people were killed without consultation
what are the arguments for euthanasia?
- ‘love your neighbour’
- quality of life
- hospice
what are the arguments against euthanasia?
- muslims believe that life is a test and suffering is part of life
- one of the 10 commandments is ‘do not kill’
- all life is sacred
what is a hospice?
a place where people go to die with dignity
