Question

Suzanne is 76 year old Australian widow living in a residential home. Suzanne has dementia and is unable to care for herself.Her children visit her regularly and she is still involved in community activities ( with support from staff)
1. identify a major social or cultural institution in Australian society that is relevant to Suzanne, and explain it's function.
2. what factors associated with old age in Australian society will impact on Suzanne, and explain it's function.

Answer 1

Answer 1:

• A major social or cultural institution in Australian society that is relevant to Suzanne is National dementia support programme ( NDSP) . It is an Australian Government- funded programme which provides direct support to the dementia patients, their families and their carers.

Functions of NDSP:

• Education about self-management of dementia to the patient and their family.
• Provision of early intervention supports .
• Create awareness and reduce the stigma.
• Provision of information and foundational support .

Factors associated with old age in the Australian society:

• Recieve support from the society.
• Recieve awareness and care.