ELDERLY SOCIALNEEDS &ISSUES KEYNOTEPRESENTATION Presented by TOPIC 5 GROUP SOLUTION ISSUES UNDERSTANDING NEEDS ASSIGNMENT1A
AGENDA
Social needs of the elderly
WHY
The social issues faced by the elderly
WHAT HOW
Solutions to tighten the bonding between the elderly and people around them
NEEDS
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs OFTHEELDERLY
General Elderly People
Personal growth and self-development
Respect, status, recognition, strength, confidence
Friendship, intimacy, family, connections
Personal and financial security, health
Basic needs like food, water, shelter etc.
Self-Actualization
Active lifestyle, new knowledge and skills gained
Esteem Needs
Social Needs Safety
Physiological Needs
Emotional support from their loved ones, social acceptance
Being loved and respected by their family and friends
Being in a safe environment, assess to health care and psychological care
Assess to good living conditions and independent living skills
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INTRODUCTION
WHATARESOCIALNEEDS?
Refer to the needs for belonging, affection and acceptance within a community which can be fulfilled by creating a bond with other people especially family and friends.
What Are Our Social Needs? (2021, November 6). Steve Rose, PhD.
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
SOCIALNEEDS
REGULAR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
Companionships
for elderly people are important as they will feel loved and a sense of belonging.
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Social activities among the elderly help to stave off isolation and loneliness as these can help to improve their cognitive function and build positive connections.
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HAVINGAGOOD QUALITYOFLIFE
The elderly people are encouraged to go outside. Based on the study about mortality among senior adults in the U.S, those who go outside on daily basis were at the lowest risk of death. Being outside in nature makes them feel more alive and provides a greater sense of energy and vitality, which can help make them more resilient to illness.
HEALTHY
WELLBEING
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MediLexicon International. (n.d.). Seniors, leaving the House Daily may help you live longer. Medical News Today
SOCIALISSUES
The elderly whose living in geriatric homes had higher levels of depression, anxiety and loneliness.
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The Malaysian 2018 National Health and Morbidity Survey reported a prevalence of elder abuse at nine per cent. This means almost one in 10 senior citizens suffers at the hands of family or nursing home.
- Raudah Mohammad Yunus 2021
ISOLATION
When the person gets old and attained the status of senior citizen, he/she maysuffer social isolation. "Social isolation in the life of senior citizens means moving toward grave”
- Iqra Rehman, Anwaar Mohyuddin 2015
- Louis Savoie 2016
Mona Mohamed Barakat , Naglaa Fathi Elattar, Hanan Nasef Zak 20193
ABUSE LONELINESS 2
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They become outcasts from society because they are seen to have “reached their limits”
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DISCRIMINATION
SOCIALISSUES
FAMILY
No respect from the family to thesenior citizen. No help, no love, no care and Also property dispute
- Iqra Rehman, Anwaar Mohyuddin 2015
Family relationships are deteriorating and getting worse day by day due to lack of communication and people are more relying on technology for raising standard of living they have forgotten the importance of family and social life.
- Mehak Aggarwal 2017
Old women who has lost her partner and she is totally dependent on her children, that women suffers a lot of problems in her life.
- Iqra Rehman, Anwaar Mohyuddin 2015
PROBLEMS FEMINIZATIONOFAGING 5 6
GENERATIONALGAP 7
ARCHITECTURALISSUES
SPACE
Built environment layout has never had the intent of creating social interaction with the surrounding greater community for the residents. programming component arrangement creating greater community connectivity is lacking currently as well.
- Michael W. Isaac2014
ERGONOMIC
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Adequate lighting; storage space being brought to within reach of the elderly, and installing railings and grab-bars are some measures that go a long way in assisting the elderly.
- Tim Riley 2016
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Staying put is also usually what people want, older people need not only homes that meet their needs, but also outdoor environments that they can use and enjoy. They need to be able to get out and about; otherwise they will be effectively trapped inside
- Iqra Rehman, Anwaar Mohyuddin 2015 8 10
Warehousing older people into low density bungalow developments at the edge of towns is the worst thing. Inflexible and ill-considered communal spaces can become sterile, difficult to animate and manage, ultimately contributing to the loneliness of residents.
BUILDING
- Nik Mastura Nik Mohammad, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas
SOCIALSOLUTION
LONELINESS
1 ISOLATION
Connecting with others may help in terms of overcoming the feeling of loneliness. Thus, creating a common space where the elderly could gather and interact with one another and engage in a face-to-face social interactions such as the living area and dining hall
Implementing activity spaces such as reading areas, game rooms, and even open garden areas can help the elderly interact with one another while also allowing them to make new friends.
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2 ABUSE
Abuse can have several physical and emotional effects on an older adult. Encourage them to socialize with others and not being alone in closed place could make them more secured and alert if there's any abuse attempted. Hence, plan layout play important part in design.
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SOCIALSOLUTION
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FAMILYPROBLEMS
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GENERATIONALGAP
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FEMINIZATIONOFAGING
Although the elders are going through a family problems, the elderly centre should become a place where they can be free and enjoy with their communities (a place can become 2nd home). A complete rent room/ facilities whenever they come to visit the centre.
The elders need to engage and involve with the community more often especially with the younger generation. Hence, providing outdoor or indoor space for them to spend time together is important.
Engaging in a mind-body healing modalities may increase the confidence of the elderly and regain their strength and increase the feeling of positivity in them. hence by applying meditation or light activities area can help boost their self esteem.
ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTION
SPACE
8 BUILDING
Social interaction can be increase if the spaces provided in building are the same common interest towards the users such as game rooms for the elderly. Implementing a gathering focus point in the building can attract the users hence the increase of social interactions.
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By implementing sustainable materials, it can increase the lifespan of the building. Not only does it contribute to environmental protection, but building sustainably might eventually result in lower operating costs.
ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTION
ERGONOMIC
10 ENVIROMENT
Small adaptations to be made inside and outside the home to suit the elderly occupants. such as:
- Avoid using slippery wax on floors
- furniture arrangement
- same level floor
- hand rails
- many seating
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Good environment associate with lifestyle of the elder people to be more active, fun, healthy and safe. A proper building design
encourage positivity in both physically and mentally. Such as.
easy access to outdoor Spaces for activities
THANK YOU
Elders desire a life of good health as well as care, love, and affection. Understanding their wants and concerns will help to ensure their health. Giving emotional support to the elderly keeps them happy, which is undoubtedly the best way to live a healthy life.