Perspectives of Ageing

Perspectives of Ageing
Order Description
choose ONE of the following case scenarios for your project presentation. Your presentation will be in Power Point with a voice over recording. Select a case scenario for more specific instructions.

Case Scenario One:
Jane Henderson (65 yrs) and Carol Baker (66 yrs) are a couple who have lived together for 26 years. They held a commitment ceremony with their close friends many years ago, however, Jane’s parents, Joyce and Bob, and sister, Kath, did not attend and refuse to recognise the relationship. Jane has MS that has recently progressed to the point where Carol is unable to care for her without significant assistance. Carol is investigating care options to keep Jane at home but Jane’s parents and sister are insisting on admission to a residential facility. Jane has not nominated a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Jane, Carol and Jane’s family and possible courses of action from these perspectives. Be sure to discuss and evaluate the theories and beliefs about ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on Jane’s situation.

Case Scenario Two:
Elizabeth Jackson is an 86-year-old woman who has been widowed for one year. She lives alone in her own, large home, which was the family home. She has four children and 10 grandchildren, none of whom live in the local area. She is physically well but has recently been diagnosed with early stage dementia. She has no living siblings and most of her friends are either dead or too frail to travel to visit her. She retired from primary school teaching when she was 65 and she and her husband traveled extensively in Australia before he died. She is a keen bridge and golf player but finds both these activities difficult due to a faltering memory and the recent loss of her driver’s licence.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Elizabeth and her children. Discuss and evaluate the theories of ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved and the manner in which these theories contribute to active ageing. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on Elizabeth’s situatiCase Scenario Two:
Elizabeth Jackson is an 86-year-old woman who has been widowed for one year. She lives alone in her own, large home, which was the family home. She has four children and 10 grandchildren, none of whom live in the local area. She is physically well but has recently been diagnosed with early stage dementia. She has no living siblings and most of her friends are either dead or too frail to travel to visit her. She retired from primary school teaching when she was 65 and she and her husband traveled extensively in Australia before he died. She is a keen bridge and golf player but finds both these activities difficult due to a faltering memory and the recent loss of her driver’s licence.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Elizabeth and her children. Discuss and evaluate the theories of ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved and the manner in which these theories contribute to active ageing. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on Elizabeth’s situation