1.2.3 Elder Care

• Elder Care is the provision of support and assistance to elderly individuals to maintain their physical, emotional, and social well-being
• What is one key responsibility in elder care related to personal hygiene?

  Personal Hygiene
• In Western cultures, primary caregivers in elder care are typically professional caregivers or family members.
• Western cultures in elder care emphasize individual independence and professional assistance
• Where do elderly individuals often live in Western cultures if they cannot stay at home?

  Retirement homes
• In French culture, family members typically provide direct care to elderly individuals.
• Elder care in Western cultures emphasizes reliance on professional caregivers
• Match the cultural approach to elder care with its emphasis:

  Western Cultures ↔️ Individual independence

  French Culture ↔️ Family bonding
• What type of social support do French families typically value in elder care?

  Familial support networks
• List the key responsibilities in elder care:

  1️⃣ Personal Hygiene

  2️⃣ Medical Appointments

  3️⃣ Medication Management

  4️⃣ Nutrition and Meal Preparation

  5️⃣ Emotional Support

  6️⃣ Transportation

  7️⃣ Social Engagement
• Medication management is a key responsibility in elder care.
• In Western cultures, elder care often involves professional caregivers
• Match the cultural emphasis with its primary caregiver in elder care:

  Western Cultures ↔️ Professional caregivers

  French Culture ↔️ Family members
• What does French culture emphasize in elder care?

  Family bonding
• Seniors in Western cultures often reside in nursing homes.
• What is one solution to the financial burden challenge in elder care?

  Government subsidies
• Telemedicine helps overcome geographical barriers to healthcare in elder care