Identify the characters which make the aged a unique entity.

There are many special characteristics that show that the Aged is a unique entity. The aged population spans over an age group of 30 to 40 years, and so therefore the needs and wants of the aged will be very diverse which makes this group quite unique. There are many health issues and chronic illnesses associated with the aged, such as; dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart attack, arthritis, vision and hearing problems, high blood pressure, varicose veins …

…of 75 living alone is increasing and this has implications for the health and welfare services that must be provided in order to assist the aged living alone, such as; home modification services, home visiting, housekeeping, person care, meals on wheels, and home nursing. The amount of older people living alone is expected to rise to 29% by 2006. Many elderly people don't have family around to look after them because they have often moved away for work.