Exploring Government Policies and Strategies for Positive Aging: A Comparison of Life Expectancy and

Purpose

Purpose:

• To explore the holistic health of the older adult from a psychological, physiological, socio economic, spiritual, political, and cultural view. 

• To explore the concept of positive aging, life expectancy and quality of life.

Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPO’s)

GPO1: Competently apply knowledge relevant to health issues to assist in the enhancement of the health of the individual, whanau/family, organisations and communities.

GPO2: Critically assess ways in which socio-cultural, economic, and physical environments are determinants of the health of the individual, whanau/family, organisations and communities.

GPO3: Evaluate how well the holistic health needs of the individual, whanau/family, organisations and communities are met through the provision of and access to health services.

GPO4: Analyse concepts of health professionals` roles, including legislation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and health ethics.

Learning outcomes:

LO3: Analyse government policies related to the older adult in Aotearoa/ New Zealand and compare with an international perspective.

LO4: Compare and contrast current statistical data around life expectancy for the older adult in Aotearoa/ New Zealand with International data.

To pass the assessment, you must meet all the stated learning outcomes (LOs) and must achieve 50% marks in tasks addressing the LOs.

Assessment 2

Overview

With increased life expectancy worldwide, every country is developing policies and strategies to look after their aging population. The purpose of this assignment is to explore Aotearoa/New Zealand and International Government policies relating to strategies for positive aging, including life expectancy and quality of life for older adults.

There is considerable global statistical data available to compare and contrast the life expectancy of older adults in Aotearoa/New Zealand and several other countries. From this data you will be able to discuss the relevance and/or value of the government policies and make recommendations for policy changes in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Follow the headings will help you to complete this assessment task. 

1. Table of Contents

2. Introduction 

a. An overview of the three selected international countries and Aotearoa/New Zealand.

b. An overview of government policies and strategies from each chosen country relating to their aging population.

c. A brief overview of what each sub-section of the report will address.

d. A brief summary of the findings.

3. Analysis of Government Policies for aged population ( LO 3)

a. Explain and analyse the main points of the government policies in each of your chosen countries including Aotearoa/New Zealand that relate to their aging population.

b. How does Aotearoa/New Zealand government policy of aged care compare with your three selected counties.

4. Discussion of Life expectancy Statistical Data (LO 4)
 
a. In tables and/or graphs, compare and contrast the life expectancies of older adults in Aotearoa/New Zealand to those in your three selected countries.

b. In your opinion, what are the reasons for the differences in life expectancy between the four countries?

5. Recommendations

a. Drawing on statistical data from your three chosen countries, what policy and/or strategy changes relating to life expectancy of older adults, would you recommend to the Aotearoa/ New Zealand government?

b. Support your recommendations with relevant, realistic evidence.

6. Conclusion

Summarise the main points of the report.