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• what are some issues facing older people?

  Loneliness, health problems, financial insecurity.
• what are some activities older people can still do and enjoy?

  Bingo, crosswords and reading
• what is an example of a suitable breakfast for an older person?

  Porridge and fruits, with a glass of pure orange juice.
• what is a suitable lunch for elderly people?

  vegetable soup with wheaten bread and a glass of water.
• what is a good dinner for elderly?

  quiche with a side salad, complete with a glass of milk.
• what are four reasons elderly may not eat properly?

  Loss of teeth, Lack of motivation, side effect of medication, pain
• why do elderly need protein and give sources on where to find it.

  builds muscle mass. Found in fish, some nuts and all meat.
• why do older people need fat and give sources of it.

  needed for warmth, and insulation.
• why do elderly people need carbohydrates, and give sources.

  needed for energy, some sources are bread, rice and pasta.
• Why do they need calcium and give some sources?

  For stronger bones and teeth and some sources are milk, cheese and yogurt.
• why do the elderly need Iron and give some sources.

  For healthy blood, sources include bananas, apples and oats.
• why do elderly need vitamin C and give some sources of it.

  to fight infection, sources include, rhubarb, apple and peas.
• why do elderly need Vitamin D and give some sources.

  It helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones. some sources are fish, liver and eggs.
• why do the elderly need fibre and give some sources.

  helps to prevent constipation and sources include, weetabix, seeds and nuts
• what does Pies stand for?

  Physical, Intellectual, emotional and social.
• what are some physical need of the elderly?

  Healthy diet, Medication, Regular exercise and more sleep.
• what are some intellectual need of the elderly?

  play board games, read, crosswords, and bingo.
• what are some emotional needs of the elderly?

  Feel happy, feel safe, feel loved and feel secure.
• what are some social needs of the elderly?

  family, carers, friends/neighbours and independence.
• what is osteoporosis?


  a condition were bones break and lose some of their calcium. it is more common as we get older. and more women than men suffer from it.
• why does osteoporosis happen?

  everyone loses a little bone density naturally after they reach 35, but no one knows why it happens to some people more quickly than others. it may be inherited or due to smoking, alcohol, being thin early menopause or long term steroid treatment.
• what are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

  there are no symptoms until a bone breaks, either of own accord or after a fall. diagnosis is by bone scan or blood tests to rule out other things.
• what is the cure to osteoporosis?

  No cure.
• what is Alzheimer disease?

  The slow and gradual disease of the brain.
• what happens in Alzheimer disease?

  abnormal proteins called plaques and tangles damage part of the brain
• symptoms of Alzheimer disease?

  forgetting, moodswings etc.
• what is the treatment for Alzheimer disease?


  No cure.
• What are some risks in the home for elderly people?

  Falls, burns, poisoning and fire.
• how to prevent falls?

  ensure stairs and living areas are well lit, take exercise to keep joints muscles strong, have eyes tested regularly.
• how to prevent fires?

  fit smoke alarms and test regularly and take care of smokers materials, and follow manufacturers instructions with heated blankets.
• how to prevent poisoning?


  adhere to instructions on label of medication, ensure all fires and stoves are checked regularly by a qualified professional.
• how to prevent burns?

  use a fireguard, buy a cordless kettle and fit thermostat taps.
• why do we need food labels?

  Know whats in food, know where its from, know how to prepare it, know the weight, know the storage instructions,allergenic info.
• what is legally required on a food label?

  name of product, description, name and address of manufactures, ingredients list, storage instructions, best before, weight and origin.
• what does this symbol mean?

  product can be frozen.

  
• what is a bar code used for?

  scan the product?
• what is the purpose of this symbol?

  Dont litter.

  
• what is this symbol used for?

  recyclable

  
• what does this symbol mean?

  food is safe to eat, supplier has produced it responsibly from farm to fork.

  
• what does the green mean on the traffic light system?

  low in fat, sugar or salt.