1 Housing Needs Aim: To understand the need to have a home.

2 1. The Need for Housing  There are different types of housing for different needs.  The sort of house a person lives in may depend on how well-off that person is.  People will often live in different types of housing throughout their life.

3 Different Housing Flat for young married couple Larger house with garden for family with children

4 Different Housing Move to smaller house, as children have grown up and moved away. Retired. Where to now

5 Who provides housing for the elderly? Local councils, private companies and voluntary agencies provide different housing to meet the particular needs that some elderly people have.

6 Facts about Elderly People and Housing in Scotland TThere are about 66,000 pensioner households.

7 TThe percentage of single pensioner households who carried out repairs to their homes in TThe percentage of small family households who carried out repairs to their homes in 2004.

8 TThe percentage of elderly people aged 65 and over who live in care homes.

9 TThe number of pensioner households who were homeless in 2004.

Task Complete questions 1 -2 in your jotter from ‘pupil activities part 2’ booklet.

11 Housing Needs Aim: To understand the housing problems that elderly people may face.

Task Stick the house plan into your jotters. With your partner discuss the problems an elderly person may face using the headings provided;  Bathroom  Electric Sockets  Plugs  Stairs  Cupboards  Telephone  Heating Add Colour

13 Housing Problems for the Elderly BBath difficult to get in and out of TToilet difficult to get up from TTap handles difficult to grip hold of The Bathroom

14 Housing Problems for the Elderly CCupboards too high or too low KKitchen items difficult to grip hold of EElectric plugs difficult to grip and pull out The Kitchen

15 Housing Problems for the Elderly MMay not have central heating OOne room only heated DDanger of hypothermia Heating

16 Housing Problems for the Elderly DDraughty windows and doors make houses expensive to heat CCan be a danger to health Draughts

17 Housing Problems for the Elderly AA problem if deaf BButtons difficult to push BButtons and display difficult to see Telephone

18 Housing Problems for the Elderly UUnable to look after garden BBecomes overgrown Garden

19 Housing Problems for the Elderly LLack of spare cash NNo money for essential repairs SStruggle to afford gas and electricity bills Low Income

Task Complete task 4 from ‘part 2 pupil activities’.

21 Housing Needs Aim: To learn about the different housing available to the elderly.

Jigsaw Activity Move into groups of FIVE. Number each member 1 – 5. 1 = Sheltered housing. 2 = Residential housing. 3 = Nursing homes. 4 = Other types of housing. 5 = Adapting homes.

Jigsaw Activity Go into groups based on your number. Using the Course Notes booklet create a visual aid based on the information. Everyone is the group must create the SAME visual aid. You will then return to teach the rest of your original group. There will then be a quiz. The GROUP with the highest score wins.

24 2. Adapting the homes of elderly people TToday older people are encouraged to stay in their own homes. TThey are given the support of a number of services, such as meals on wheels and home helps. HHouses can be adapted to allow elderly people to cope on their own.

25 Care in the Community CCare in the Community is a system run by the Social Work Service of local councils. IIt is designed to make sure that suitable care is provided for all who need it, including older people.

26 Care in the Community  S Social workers visit older people to assess their needs.  A doctor and family members may also be involved in this. care plan is drawn up which could recommend different accommodation, or alterations to the person’s home, as well as visits by specialist care workers.

27 Examples of household aids for the elderly Grab rails to aid mobility

28 More examples of household aids Bath lift to aid mobilityStair lift to aid mobility

29 More examples of household aids Plug with handle to aid mobility BT Big Button phone to aid those with sight problems

30 Community Alarm Scheme

31 Other alarms Flood detector Natural gas detector Fall detector Bed sensor

32 3. Sheltered Housing SSheltered housing is designed to allow elderly people to lead an independent life, yet feel safe and secure. TThey can be built as blocks of flats or houses in terraces or streets. EEach ‘house’ is on one level.

33 Sheltered Housing

34 Sheltered Housing  M Most sheltered housing complexes have a 24-hour warden service.  The warden is there to give help and respond to emergencies. he warden will often help organise social activities for the residents.

35 Features of Sheltered Housing 2.Intercom to communicate with warden. 1.Pressure pad to alert warden to movement. 3.Pull cords to alert warden in an emergency.

36 Features of Sheltered Housing Security Entry System

37 Features of Sheltered Housing

38 Features of Sheltered Housing Communal Facilities Lounge Laundry

39 Features of Sheltered Housing  V Visitor’s bedroom  C Common charge for heating/power  C Communal garden area  C Communal TV licence  V Visiting library Virtual Tour of Rosaire Gardens Sheltered Housing, Guernsey

40 Very Sheltered Housing TThis type of housing is available for elderly people who are frail and require extra help.  Other services provided include meals, help with household tasks and some care needs.

41 4. Residential Care Housing RResidential care homes cater for the special needs of some elderly people who cannot continue to live in their own homes. TThese homes take away the burden of housework, shopping, cooking and laundry. SStaff help residents with everyday tasks which they would find difficult doing on their own.

42 Residential Care Home

43 Features of a Residential Care Home Own or shared bedroom with some of their own furniture and possessions Meals specially made to order, served in dining room or resident’s room.

44 Features of a Residential Care Home Communal lounge with high-backed chairs Social activities for residents, including exercising and entertainment.

45 Features of a Residential Care Home Trained staff available 24 hours a day. Safe environment, with handrails and lifting equipment.

46 Features of a Residential Care Home  V Visits from hairdressers  V Visits from mobile library  V Visits from health professionals, such as doctors and chiropodists  V Visits from entertainers and school children Virtual Tour of Lauren Court Residential Care Home, Chester

47 The Cost of Residential Care  T The average weekly cost for a place in a privately-run residential care home in Scotland in 2006.

48 5. Nursing Homes NNursing homes are suitable for elderly people who have serious medical conditions. TThese include dementia, physical disabilities or a terminal illness. TThey offer similar facilities to residential care homes, but with extra support in the form of nursing care.

49 Features of a Nursing Home FFully qualified nurses in the building 24 hours a day NNurses specially trained to deal with the specific needs of elderly people

50 Features of a Nursing Home 224-hour ‘nurse call’ facilities in each bedroom to ensure prompt attention SSpecially designed diets to meet any medical needs

51 The Cost of Nursing Care TThe average weekly cost for a place in a privately-run nursing home in Scotland in 2006.

52 Care homes for Older People in Scotland TThe number of care homes in 2006 was TThe number of residents in 2006 was

53 6. The Cost of Care in Scotland ₤I₤In 2007, anyone who has savings – including the value of their house – worth more than £20,750 must pay the full cost of their nursing or residential care. ₤A₤An elderly person with less than £12,500 will not be expected to contribute from their savings.

54 Free Personal and Nursing Care for the Elderly The Scottish Parliament introduces free personal care for the elderly In July 2002, the Scottish Parliament passed a law which made personal and nursing care available without charge for everyone in Scotland aged 65 and over who needs it, whether at home, in hospital or in acare home.

55 Help with Personal and Nursing Care ₤A₤Anyone who is 65+, and is paying for their care home, can get help with the nursing and personal care part of their fees. ₤I₤If someone needs personal care, the local council will pay £145 a week towards their care. ₤I₤If someone needs nursing care, the local council will pay an extra £65 a week. ₤T₤This should reduce the cost of paying their care.

56 What is Personal Care? Help with washing, bathing and showering Help in going to the toilet Help with eating Help to move around indoors Help with simple treatments

57 What is Nursing Care? Any care provided by a registered nurse or doctor, because the elderly person has a medical condition. This could be prescribing and administering medicines, or providing physiotherapy.

58 What you still have to pay for

59 7. Other Types of Accommodation  A A small home which a family might have built for an elderly relative  Allows the elderly person independence and privacy, while still in contact with family Bedroom Kitchen areaLiving and dining area Bathroom

60 Other Types of Accommodation  S Suitable for elderly people who wish to sell their property and buy a smaller one more suited to their needs Retirement Flat in Crieff

61 Other Types of Accommodation Good Points  Family can keep an eye on relative  Relative can baby sit for family elative can help with household tasks Bad points  may be arguments about rules and discipline of children  relative may not like change of routine  may be difficult to have visitors