Access to resources 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.

What are they? 1. Age 2. Disability 3. Education 4. Ethnicity / Culture 5. Gender 6. Location 7. Socioeconomic status SLEDGE GLEE IS SAD

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?

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.

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????

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

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,

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)

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

ScenarioFactors affecting access to resources Sally and Bob are 65 years of age and live in a rural location. Bob’s health has been deteriorating the last few months. James is 71 years of age and is of Danish heritage. He has only been in the country for 6 years and has no family and speaks little English. Jody and Henry are 81 and 83 years of age. They live a quiet neighbourhood and don’t get out very often because Jody is very frail. They live on a pension and don’t have much spare money.

ScenarioFactors affecting access to resources Sally and Bob are 65 years of age and live in a rural location. Bob’s health has been deteriorating the last few months. Location Transport Financial status Poor health James is 71 years of age and is of Danish heritage. He has only been in the country for 6 years and has no family and speaks little English. Education of resources available Culture / ethnicity Language / communication barriers Jody and Henry are 81 and 83 years of age. They live a quiet neighbourhood and don’t get out very often because Jody is very frail. They live on a pension and don’t have much spare money. Financial status Health Social/emotional support transport

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

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.

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.

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.