There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will help you explore the theories of ageing from a physical, psychological, social and cultural aspect. Older people and health care will be contextualised from a local and world-wide perspective and include exploration of the value of nursing theories when assessing, planning and evaluating nursing care. You will be encouraged to use health care related policies, legislation and strategies; both local and international, to examine the importance of individualised approaches to meeting the, often complex healthcare needs of older people within communities and globally - as well as examine the impact of the ageing population on health related services. Global demographics will be discussed and the issues of the old, old-old and oldest old will be highlighted. Strategies promoting healthy ageing will be discussed in relation to all cohorts of older people and to centenarians. Your focus of this module will be on well-being and health promotion with consideration to the delivery of care to older people with acute and long-standing ill-health issues eg long term conditions such as stroke, COPD and mental health issues such as depression, alcohol and drug misuse and dementia. Age stratification of the old will be discussed in light of the additional considerations needed for the care of the frail old. The module will utilise a strengths based, person centred approach to working with cohorts of older people to maximise independence and promote self-care. Case examples and vignettes will be used to increase your opportunities to apply theories and frameworks and to maximise synthesis.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the relationship between the aging population and the health care priorities within nursing practice today.

LO2: Evaluate evidence-base for the assessment, planning and evaluation of holistic and compassionate care for older adults and their families.

LO3: Evaluate the concept of healthy ageing and the national and international strategies for health promotion.

LO4: Critically explore the effectiveness of nursing theories and approaches to working with older people who have complex needs.