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 dont want to spend money on educating
the aged that are still workingwhy????
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
Scenario Factors affecting access to resources
Sally and Bob are 65 years of age and
live in a rural location. Bobs 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 dont get out very often because
Jody is very frail. They live on a pension
and dont have much spare money.
Scenario Factors affecting access to resources
Sally and Bob are 65 years of age and
live in a rural location. Bobs 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 dont get out very often because
Jody is very frail. They live on a pension
and dont 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.

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