Learning Objectives

• Discuss the chronological, biological, psychological and social aspects of ageing including ageism
• Identify the common health problems affecting the elderly as observed in contemporary general practice
• Discuss inequalities in access to health services affecting the elderly
• Describe social support and health services for the elderly including strategies to enhance access (such as telehealth)
• Reflect on perspectives of death and dying
• Identify the ethical and medical considerations relevant to dying and end of life care
• Be aware of advanced care planning and related documents

Aging

• what is chronological vs functional age?
• what is biological aging?
• what are the characteristics of psychological aging?

Aged Care

• where do old people live?
• what are some challenges associated with rural aged care?
• how does telehealth help?
• what are the impacts of an older population on health care?
• what elderly health issues are related to social factors?
• what are 3 factors of biological aging that could lead to social isolation?