This module will help students 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. Students 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. The focus within this module is the well-being of older people. Global demographics will be discussed in relation to the worldwide growing population of older people and strategies promoting healthy ageing will be explored. Older people and health care will be contextualized from a local and global perspective and you will be encouraged to use health care related policies, legislation and strategies to examine the importance of individualized approaches to care. This will include consideration of the often complex healthcare needs of older people and the impact of the ageing population on health related services.Students will explore theories which direct and inform care practice such as nursing theories and those associated with ageing from a physical, psychological, social and cultural aspect. Students will consider how care is best planned and delivered in order to achieve optimum outcomes and quality of life for older people. Prevention and management of health conditions commonly associated with older age such as dementia, frailty and delirium will also be discussed.The module will utilise a strengths based approach to working with cohorts of older people to maximise independence and promote self-care. Case examples will be used to increase opportunities for application to practice.