AS GCE Health and Social Care

Revision Schedule [v3]

[F918] Unit 9: Caring for Older People

Topic / Details / Completed
Ageing process / Understand normal ageing process - general effects eg
  • loss of mobility, loss of joint flexibility, loss of stamina and strength
  • loss of motivation, confidence
  • increasing dependence
  • increased in risks/potential dangers in daily living affecting safety
Need to link theseto ability of an older person to cope with day-to-day life.
Body systems / Understand the physical, intellectual, social and emotional effects of the following disorders which can be found in older age. Note: physical effects often link to symptoms of the disorder.
Understanding of the disorder, causes and effects on daily living activities.
Coping strategies for each disorder eg complementary therapies, use of aids and adaptations, support from families, use of aids and adaptations, medication, research on the internet, support groups.
Care practitioners/services that would help an older person to cope with theseeg home care assistant, occupational therapist, GP, community nurse, physiotherapist, dietician, day centre support worker, Age UK.
Please make sure you learn one disorder thoroughly.
Disorders / Disorders of the circulatory system
Heart disease, sclerosis, heart attack, stroke.
Sensory impairment
Visual or hearing eg cataracts, glaucoma, hearing loss.
Musculo-skeletal disorders
Osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism.
Disorders of the nervous system
Senile dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis.
Disorders of the respiratory system
Lung cancer, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Disorders of the digestive system
Irritable bowel syndrome, cancel of the bowel, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, chronic constipation.
Care values /
  • Promoting individual rights and beliefs
  • Promoting equality and diversity
  • Maintaining confidentiality
Link these to how they are used by care practitioners and the strengths of them being used and the effects if they are not.
Link to the case study in the question and to the older person’s disorder.
How do health care workers apply the care values in their day-to-day tasks?
How do social service care workers apply the care values in their day-to-day tasks?
Lifestyle changes / Role changes- work, family, community (leisure)
Understand how an older person’s role changes and the positive and negative effects.
Social changes – positives/negatives
+ attend luncheon clubs, day centres, leisure clubs, community groups
- unable to socialise due to mobility problems, confidence, confusion/loss of friends/cannot hear to hold a conversation.
Emotional changes –positives/negatives
+ happy got more leisure time, new roles, more time with family-grandparent; increased confidence, self-esteem, feel valued.
- sad, unhappy, loss of confidence, self-esteem due to ageing process, loss of friends, family, role in life, increasing dependency, bereavement effects.
Economic changes - positives/negatives
What is the impact of economic changes on older people? egrely on pension, savings, less money as lower income, benefits-examples, change in economic situation - no car as cannot afford it, downsize house, cannot afford to treat grandchildren.
Community care and support services / Understand the different categories and the correct practitioners for each type of community service - make sure you use the correct terms for the practitioners eghome care assistant not home help; community nurse not district nurse
Learn the roles of each practitioner - what do they do and how this helps an older person to cope eg an occupational therapist assesses an older person for aids and adaptations but they do not fit them.
Look at the strengths and weaknesses of the care provided
Make sure the care is relevant for the disorder eg a dietician links to heart disease but not to sensory impairment.
Services / Health care services - GP, community nurse, hospital, dietician, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, health visitor / Voluntary and Third Sector
Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Dial-a-ride
Social Care services - social worker, occupational therapist, home care assistant, residential care, day care, counsellor / Private services
Physiotherapist, hospital, residential care
Domiciliary services - home care assistant, meals on wheels / Also understand respite care, sheltered housing, intermediate care
Legislation / Impact of current legislation on the provision of care for older people?
NHS and Community Care Act 1990: impact, strengths, weaknesses, conclusion
Care Standards Act 2000: impact, strengths, weaknesses, conclusion
Carers Recognition and Services Act 1995: impact, strengths, weaknesses, conclusion
Mental Health Act 1993: impact, strengths, weaknesses, conclusion
Health Act 1999: impact, strengths, weaknesses, conclusion