vocabulary 13 Write the appropriate terms under the pictures. looking after grandchildren volunteering home carer telecare care home lounge nursing home laundry room nurse financial subsidy 1. ........................................................................................ 2. ........................................................................................ 3. ........................................................................................ 4. ........................................................................................ 5. ........................................................................................ 6. ........................................................................................ 7. ........................................................................................ 8. ........................................................................................ 9. ........................................................................................ 14 Read a summary of the unit and complete it with the missing words. The elderly population in the EU is growing, creating an increased demand for social 1. ............................................ and support systems. Social care for the elderly is labour-intensive, often relying on family, informal carers, and volunteers. Older people frequently engage in 2. ..........................................., which benefits both physical and mental health by preventing 3. ............................................ and reducing depression. Home care services aim to help elderly individuals remain 4. ............................................ by assisting with daily tasks such as personal care and household chores. Telecare and enablement services provide additional support through 5. ............................................ and skill 218 Adults and elderly people development, helping to prevent accidents and promote 6. ............................................. For those who require more intensive care, nursing or 7. ............................................ homes offer long-term accommodation with necessary medical and personal care. Sheltered and supported housing provide independent living options with communal 8. ............................................ and access to support services. In Italy, eldercare is supported by the 9. ............................................ healthcare system. Financial assistance is available for low-income seniors, and caregivers are granted legal protections and paid leave to care for elderly 10. .......................................... under specific laws like Law 104/1992.