Unit 18 — Elderly Care

This unit discusses caring for the elderly.

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As a result of modern medicine finding new cures and treatments for illnesses and diseases which used to be incurable, a new challenge has presented itself in the form of an aging population. The increase in the number of people living into their 80s, 90s and beyond has led to a greater demand for professional eldercare workers and geriatric specialists. If you are considering a career in either…
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As her family live in Australia, Susan spent two weeks in respite care after her operation.
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A lot of elderly people who cannot live comfortably on their own make use of residential care, where a nurse comes to their house.
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It is important to finish the regimen of antibiotics.
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  • What are the specific challenges of working with the elderly?
  • Do you agree that eldercare work could be more rewarding than other areas of health care? Why/ why not?
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