Healthy Ageing
This unit of study is designed to optimise the student’s understanding of what it is like to age in today’s society. It provides an opportunity to critically evaluate attitudes, myths and stereotypes associated with ageing, allowing students to explore the challenges that an ageing population presents for society and the health care system. The unit of study explores the demographics of older people, key issues influencing the quality of life and independence, and health promotion strategies that contribute to a positive ageing experience. Australian aged care reform, legislation and policy are also discussed.
Term : JANUARY, JULY
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
Theme 1: Older people in Australia
Discuss the demographics of Australia’s ageing population in the context of future challenges to health.
Theme 2: Attitudes towards ageing
Critically examine personal and social attitudes to ageing and how they impact on the quality of care of older people.
Theme 3: Biological theories of ageing
Examine healthy ageing strategies used to promote a positive ageing experience.
Theme 4: Normal ageing in older people
Discuss the major health issues and challenges experienced by older people today
Theme 5: Prevention and early detection of health issues
Formulate individualised health promotion activities based on challenges to healthy ageing.
Theme 6: Promoting health in older people
Theme 7: Biophysical issues in aged care nursing
Theme 8: Challenges to healthy ageing
- 347 National Immunisation Program for Healthcare P...
- Posted By Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Posted Date: 2023-12-08
- Location:ONLINE
- The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners...
- Therapeutic Communication
- Posted By Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Posted Date: 2023-12-08
- Location:Online
- Evidence suggests that ineffective communication leads to poor patient outcomes, decreased job satis...
- Rural and Remote Nursing
- Posted By Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Posted Date: 2023-12-08
- Location:Online
- Nurses working in rural and remote areas are often referred to as specialist generalists, indicating...
- Quality
- Posted By Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Posted Date: 2023-12-08
- Location:Online
- This unit of study is designed for registered nurses as an introduction to quality management. The p...
- Principles of Intellectual and Developmental Disab...
- Posted By Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Posted Date: 2023-12-08
- Location:Online
- This unit of study is designed for nurses who work with people with intellectual and development dis...
