1. Learning Intentions Today I will: Gain an understanding of the importance of sheltered housing to elderly people

2. Sheltered Housing This is special housing for elderly people. They have their own house or flat but can call on the warden for help if they need to.

3. Sheltered Housing Main Advantages: 1.Keep independence 2.Feel safe and secure 3.Usually on one level (no stairs)

4. Features of Sheltered Houses 1.Pressure Pads This is to let the warden know when an elderly person is moving about.

5. Features of Sheltered Houses 2.Intercom This allows the warden to speak to the elderly person and vice-versa.

6. Features of Sheltered Houses 3.Pull Cords These are long cords which elderly people can pull on if they need help.

7. Other Features Beside each feature below, write how this would help elderly people: 1.Security entry at front door – 2.Warden’s house and office – 3.Laundry Department – 4.Guest Room – 5.Community Lounge -

8. Answering KU Questions For each point you make, you should be able to get 2 marks. To get two marks, use the following method: Point – introduce your argument Explain – explain your point Example – something to back up your point

9. Example… Explain some of the health needs of older people (2). Point – One health need that older people have is with their eyesight. Explain – This is because ageing causes loss of vision. Example – This is why elderly people often have to wear glasses.

12. Quiz on the Elderly 1.Older people make up more of the Scottish population than schoolchildren TRUE or FALSE

13. Quiz on the Elderly 2.Write down one stereotype about old people. e.g. stereotypical Scottish person…

14. Quiz on the Elderly 3.Write down two illnesses which often affect older people.

15. Quiz on the Elderly 4.What housing needs do older people have? Write down two needs.

16. Quiz on the Elderly 5.In what ways does the health of elderly people change? Write 2 ways.

17. Quiz on the Elderly 6.Why is depression so common amongst older people?

18. Quiz on the Elderly 7.What is Care in the Community?

19. Quiz on the Elderly 8.What is the “Meals on Wheels” service?

20. Quiz on the Elderly 9.What can occupational therapists install in houses to make them more suitable for older people? Think of two things.

21. Quiz on the Elderly 10.Why is sheltered housing more suitable for some older people compared to care in the community?

22. Quiz on the Elderly 11.What kinds of facilities do sheltered housing complexes have which make life easier for older people?

23. Quiz on the Elderly 12.Why are many sheltered housing complexes only on one floor?

24. 2006 General Q 2(a) Give two ways in which homes can be adapted to meet the needs of some elderly people. For each way, explain how it meets their needs. (Knowledge and Understanding, 4 marks) Many elderly people live in their own homes. Some of these homes have been adapted to meet their needs.