1. Caring for Older People
Unit 28

3. Stereotypes What are the stereotypes of an older person?
In groups list as many stereotypes as you can…………….

5. Stereotypes of old age
Gymnast
One foot in the Grave

6. Theories of Ageing You have covered this in unit 4 Recap
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Disengagement theory

7. Task 1- Explain and Compare two theories of ageing P1, M1
Erikson- Erik Erikson | Psychosocial Stages | Simply Psychology
Social Construct- how it is understood by different people (cultures)
Ageism
Change in population- retirement, life expectancy
Free service- bus pass, prescriptions, NHS etc

8. Task 2 P2-Factors influencing Ageing
There are positive and negative factors that influence Health and wellbeing as we age.
Socioeconomic factors
Living Conditions
Lifestyle
Bereavement and Social Isolation
Improvements in Care and Life Expectancy
Reduction in harmful work practice
Activity

9. Task 3- Health and Social Care workers
Who may be involved in caring for the elderly
Activity

10. Task 3- Supporting Independence and wellbeing
Summarise each
Choose 3 and assess how effectively health workers have used to promote health and wellbeing

11. Task 3- Supporting Independence and wellbeing
From the list choose 3 services
Discuss possible outcomes
How does it promote independence?
Use your research to discuss local/ national services

12. Barbara's story
Dementia Facts
Palliative Care