REW LR7.3 Caring for the elderly

a What is the main feature of the traditional model of aged care?

• a. loving, familiar environment

• b. elderly can choose to live independently

• c. elderly live with family

• d. elderly people don’t have to live with family

b What, according to the lecture, is the main advantage of the traditional model?

• medical care

• loving, familiar environment

• independence, companionship

• elderly can choose to live independently

c What is the main feature of the alternative approach to aged care?

• familiar environment good for health

• less responsibility

• elderly people don’t have to live with family

• elderly live with family

d According to the lecture, why might some elderly people choose the alternative model?

• elderly can choose to live independently

• loving environment is good for well-being

• independence, companionship, less responsibility

• less access to medical care

e What is one benefit of living in an aged-care facility?

• elderly people don’t have to live with family

• loving and warm environment

• it can place pressure on the family

• medical care

Q.3 a The traditional model of aged care is dominant in places such as....... (1 word)

where elderly people ....................their families. (2 words)

b Two countries where the ...............of aged care operates are the USA and UK. (2 words)

c Another advantage of the traditional model, other than a loving and warm environment is ........... (2-3 words)

d The loving and warm environment created by the traditional model is beneficial to older people because it’s good for............ and general wellbeing. (1-2 words)