Overview

This topic will focus on the relationship between ideas about ageing, the social structures, supports and opportunities available to the older person and will address their experiences of ageing. Students will explore issues such as ageism, poverty, sexuality, power, media portrayal, psychological issues, the ageing body, ethnicity, abuse and violence, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore attitudes to ageing
  • Identify the social structures that effect the health of older people
  • Explore the relationship between attitudes, social structures, opportunities for older people and how they experience ageing

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Discuss social issues that impact on ageing and aged care and the nursing role in aged care
2.
Critically analyse issues of social importance to aged care and older people
3.
Explore social areas of interest in regard to aged care
4.
Improve their aged care practice through study, knowledge and enrichment in the area of aged care nursing practice

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Assumed knowledge

Registered Nurse with a Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Additional information

Other topic information

Enrolment in this topic is restricted to students who are a registered Nurse with a Bachelor Degree or equivalent.