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Community and Family Studies
HSC Enrichment Days
2010
The Aged
Legal Definition
as defined by the government or government body
According to the Bureau of
Statistics the aged are
classified as people who
have lived or existed for 65
years or longer.
Australia’s ageing
population is spread across
an age span of 30-40 years.
People in this group will
have varying physical and
mental capabilities.
Social Definition
as defined by society’s perception and attitudes
Old people who are
nearing the end of human
life, they are usually retired
and rely on government
support and other for help
Terms or stereotypes used
to describe the aged are
elderly, old, senile,
advanced adult, senior
citizen, granny, pensioner
Characteristics of the Aged
Needs of the Aged
Most important NEEDS for the aged include:
HSC Question
Special needs
groups
Offer possible
reasons or ways
For ONE group you have studied, suggest
ways of resolving conflict that might exist
between the needs of the group and the
expectations of the wider society.
(6 marks)
SHE HAS Spaghetti Every
Friday
Conflict that exists between
the Aged and Society
• The aged are a burden on society
• Recognition that the Aged are a
vital part of the community
• Access to Services and Resources
• Lack of Power among the Aged
Strategies to Resolve Conflict
Conflict
Proposed Strategies
The aged are a
burden on
society:
• Better nursing home facilities to
give the aged a safe place to live
and people to take care of their
needs and wants, and their wellbeing.
•Develop support groups, to assist in
health care.
•Provide counselling services for the
aged, for their emotional health.
QUESTIONS ?
Thankyou for Listening