A critical appraisal of literature to the health and well-being of the older adult population: Ageism in the healthcare system
identify a social, political, cultural or ethical issue that impacts on the health and wellbeing of older adults in New Zealand (choose an issue such as political) the choose issue that is relevant to the New Zealand older adult population.
Task 2 (20%). Discuss the issue within New Zealand
Provide background discussion to your chosen issue including:
a. the prevalence of this issue in New Zealand
b. the impact of this issue on older adults
c. the impact of this issue on the wider New Zealand society
Task 3 (40%). look critically at the measures that already been implemented to address this issue.
Refer to polices, strategies are appropriate and initiatives implemented by the government and organisations to address the issue.
a. discusses whether these strategies are appropriate and effective or does more need to be done?
b. considers when these strategies were implemented and last reviewed.
Task 4 (40%). Explore initiatives that have been successfully implemented in other counties and discuss if these could be applied to New Zealand.