This document provides some information to support you with the theory behind old age being a state of mind.

This is a document that provides a summary of the health and social care act and the Care Act for unit 18- caring for older people.

This assignment covers P5- Explain how older people may be vulnerable to exploitation. M4- Explore stereotypes and attitudes that may be held about older people. D1- Analyse how the media contributes to reinforcing and also breaking the stereotypes of older people

This document contains work P4- Suggest services within the health and social care sector that can best support the needs of older people. And M3- Discuss dilemmas facing health and social care practitioners when caring for older people.

This assignment covers P3- Summarise current legislation and national initiatives which influence the care and support provided for older people.

This document contains P2- Describe common conditions that affect older people. M2- Explain emotional, social and economic effects of ageing on an individual's quality of life.

Task 1A includes P1- Describe what is meant by the 'ageing process' and M1- compare and contrast theories of ageing