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The Coalition’s Policy for Healthy Life, Better Ageing

   

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The Coalition’s Policy forHealthy Life, Better Ageing
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE..............................................................................................................................................1INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1Purpose ........................................................................................................................................1Background .................................................................................................................................1Key terms ....................................................................................................................................1MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................1Discussion ...................................................................................................................................1Findings .......................................................................................................................................2CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................3REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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TITLEThe coalition's policy for healthy life, better ageing. INTRODUCTIONPurpose The older Australian citizens need better quality of life by having access to all necessaryservices which can satisfy their needs. The purpose of this study is to analyses the needs andimpact of healthy life policies so that with ageing quality of life can be sustained. Background With the growing age along with the health related issues it is very common that peoplesuffer from emotional and psychological changes. Their declining physical strength not onlyaffect their routine life but also their status in the society, access to health services and quality oflife. Thus, it is very essential that government must implement suitable health policies so that oldpeople can also receive qualitative services in their old age. It is expected that by 2030, 19.4% ofthe total Australian population will be of aged 64 years and their dependency ratio will also reach42% by the year 2056 (Hughes, Bigby and Tilbury, 2018). Thus, to manage with the ageassociated chronic issues and their dependency it is necessary to develop and implement socialpolicies. Key terms Social policies: These are known as the strategies which emphasis on well being and overall health ofsocial groups or communities. Chronic disease: It is defined as the long term disease which cannot be cured completely andthus need life long care and protection. Palliative care: It is an interdisciplinary way to provide care to patients living with chronicdiseases so that their quality of life can be improved. MAIN BODY Discussion With the age due to health issues and limited physical capabilities the old people areforced to live with difficulties. They do not have access to the health care services or the socialenvironment which they need. For instance they face discrimination and harassments along withthe higher prevalence of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes and cancer. In such1
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