Contemporary Approaches to Care of the Older Person
Description
The aim of this module is to develop the learners ability to critically evaluate the contemporary issues which impact on the care of the older person within a variety of care contexts. The module will equip learners with a critical appreciation of the structures and processes which underpin contemporary care practice from a diverse range of perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
Critically appraise the evolution of contemporary aged care narratives
Synthesize the interrelated concepts of care regulation and quality
Critically evaluate how care agencies and systems serve older persons
Appraise the role of ethics, culture, diversity, within organisations supporting older people
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of human rights in gerontology
Critique current approaches which support positive ageing initiatives