AGES8020 Introduction to Social Gerontology

2016

4.5

1 x 8-hour independent study weekly
1 x 1-hour on-line exercises weekly
1 x 1-hour on-line lecture weekly
4 x 1-hour on-line tutorials per semester

1 Admission into MAG-Master of Applied Gerontology
1a Admission into GCPCAC-Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care in Aged Care
1b Admission into MPCAC-Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care
1c Admission into GCACA-Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration
1d Admission into GCDCL-Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care and Leadership
1e Admission into GCACAFP-Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration - City Campus
1f Admission into GCOACW-Graduate Certificate in Older Adult Care and Wellbeing
1g Admission into GDPNGU-Graduate Diploma in Nursing
1h Admission into MNGP-Master of Nursing - 1.5 years
1i Admission into MNG-Master of Nursing - 2 years
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))

Familiarity in the use of literature and accessing relevant data bases including OVID Medline, CINAHL, PubMed and any others appropriate to the area of study.

Available to post graduate students only

Assignment(s); Tutorial participation

This topic addresses the social theories, perspectives and research in the study of ageing. The topic will specifically focus on the diversity in the older population resulting from differing behaviours, traditions, and attitudes towards ageing. Students will consider ageing from a multidisciplinary perspective, broaden their knowledge base of the major social issues affecting ageing adults and an ageing society and examine their own attitudes and how such attitudes can influence policy and practice. Students will also examine the rural ageing experience, contrasting this with urban ageing and will explore the significance of ethnicity in relation to ageing.

This topic addresses the social theories, perspectives and research in the study of ageing. The topic will specifically focus on the diversity in the older population resulting from differing behaviours, traditions, and attitudes towards ageing. Students will consider ageing from a multidisciplinary perspective, broaden their knowledge-base of the major social issues affecting ageing adults and an ageing society and examine their own attitudes and how attitudes can influence policy and practice. Students will also examine the rural ageing experience, contrasting this with urban ageing and will explore the significance of ethnicity in relation to ageing.

At the completion of this topic you should be able to:

• Describe areas of change experienced by older people

• Identify explanations of ageing

• Distinguish between definitions of ageing

• Compare and contrast the concepts of ageism and new ageism

• Interpret the implications of ageism and new ageism in policy and practice

• Identify gender differences in age-stereotyping

• Describe how language and communication perpetuates ageist attitudes and behaviours

• Describe the concept of healthy ageing and its application

• Identify health and social outcomes of a healthy ageing approach

• Critique healthy ageing programs

• Review key policy areas that address ageing issues

• Compare and contrast policy in practice/outcomes

• Examine the rural ageing experience

• Compare and contrast rural/urban ageing

• Appreciate the significance of ethnicity in relation to ageing

• Define cultural competence and its role in meeting the needs of older CALD populations.