1. CARING FOR OLDER PEOPLE Factors affecting ageing ( Group research project- 2 lessons)

2. Aim of the session To identify factors affecting ageing To work in groups to find out more details on a particular factor, research it and produce a presentation on it.

3. There are many issues which affect aging- both in a positive way and in a negative way. The following slides give a basic overview of the issues. The task today is for you to work in groups and investigate the issue in more detail and it is essential that you be prepared to feedback your presentation to the group next week. A copy of the assignment will be included in your assignment as additional evidence, therefore please ensure you reference appropriately.

4. CHANGES IN DEMOGRAPHY : increase in average life expectancy differences in life expectancy between males and females; changing family patterns; retirement

5. FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH AND WELLBEING : negative; positive; socio-economic, living conditions, lifestyle; social isolation, bereavement, family, friends; financial; improvements in healthcare; reduction in harmful working practices

6. CHANGES IN LATER LIFE: physical (mobility, balance) vision; hearing; reduced metabolism; cognitive changes

7. DISEASES : age-related, eg Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, emphysema