The Societal Effects Of An Aeging Population

Question 1

What is health care provision for the aged?

Answer 1

• Health professionals are primary and secondary care
• First point of call for older people is primary care services such as GP, Pharmacy or dentist

Question 2

What is social care provision for the aged?

Answer 2

• Social care services exists to help and support people in need of practical help or personal care due to disability or illness such as having a carer or support worker
• They can provide structural changes to home to live more independently, sheltered accommodation, day centres, respite care or residential care