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The Aged

It is important that the aged have access to both human and non-human resources in order to meet their needs and ensure their own wellbeing . The Aged. Access to resources. Factors that affect access to resources. What are they? Age Disability Education Ethnicity / Culture Gender

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The Aged

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  1. It is important that the aged have access to both human and non-human resources in order to meet their needs and ensure their own wellbeing. The Aged Access to resources

  2. Factors that affect access to resources • What are they? • Age • Disability • Education • Ethnicity / Culture • Gender • Location • Socioeconomic status SLEDGE GLEE IS SAD

  3. Gender • Males and females generally have equal access to health services. • Females tend to access services more than males. Why is this? • Males suffer more long term back and neck injuries. Why is this the case?

  4. Location • AGED PEOPLE LIVING IN: • Rural Areas: • Limited access to medical, transport and social resources. • Urban areas: • Support services are available. Such as …………………. • Access to facilities such as hairdressers, and access entertainment easier.

  5. Education • A Persons level of education may increase their awareness and ability to access many resources. • Higher level of education = higher socioeconomic status = access better resources = better wellbeing • Retired means more time to do adult classes • Employers don’t want to spend money on educating the aged that are still working……why????

  6. Ethnicity / Culture • THE ETHNIC AGED: • May find access to resources hard due to a language barrier and culture or religious beliefs. Give specific examples.

  7. Socioeconomic status • AGED PEOPLE with HIGH socioeconomic status: • WILL POSITIVELY AFFECT THEIR WELLBEING • Have access to quality private retirement villages. • More access to health services such as ……… • AGED PEOPLE with LOW socioeconomic status: • WILL NEGATIVILY AFFECT THEIR WELLBEING • Struggle to afford luxuries and holidays • Must move to a cheaper , less desirable area,

  8. Age • BEING OLDER: • Wide knowledge and resources available • Access the aged pension (if requirements met) • Receive Seniors Card, which allows access to many resources free of charge or at a discount rate. • Much need of resources due to health problems and disability. • (WARM)

  9. Disability • THE AGED ARE ENTITLED TO: • Mobility allowance • Wheelchairs • Disabled parking • Hearing aids • THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT THE DISABLED AGED HAVE A GREATER PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

  10. ANALYSE THE EFFECT ON THE WELLBEING OF THE AGED IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: • A) low socioeconomic status • B) living in an isolated geographic location • C) experiencing poor health

  11. A) • social/emotional wellbeing: access to social activities to build relationships with others • Self-esteem: not being able to care for themselves independently or adequately. • Spiritual wellbeing: not having a positive view of themselves because of the lack of financial stability. • Physiological wellbeing: access to adequate and nutritional food.

  12. B) • Socio/emotional: isolated socially and unable to form relationships • Self-esteem: lack of transport or mobility to travel from isolation • Physiological wellbeing: accessibility to health facilities.

  13. C) • Emotional wellbeing: not able to maintain independence, self-esteem • Physiological wellbeing: access to health care due to mobility and health • Economic status: affording and accessing health care needs.

  14. Societal attitudes

  15. Issues of Concern • http://popplet.com/app/#/244885

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