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Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description The purpose of this module is to explore the concept of growing older from a social, economic and health perspective and to gain an understanding of what that means in contemporary society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Compare trends in the older population in Ireland with European and International trends 2. Identify and discuss theories of ageing 3. Analyse contemporary perspectives on growing older 4. Explore the impact of growing older from a range of perspectives including social and economic, health, health and social care needs, control, autonomy and quality of life 5. Discuss the impact of ageing research on national and international policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Demography of ageingDevelopmental theories of ageingContemporary perspectives on growing olderSocial and economic aspects of ageingPhysical aspects of ageingPsychological aspects of ageingHealth and social care needs in older peopleControl and autonomy in older peopleQuality of life in later lifeNational and International policy developments related to ageingResearching ageing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 0, 0, Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland, http://www.cardi.ie/, 0, 0, National Institute on Ageing (USA), http://www.nia.nih.gov/, 0, 0, The Irish LongituDinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), http://www.tilda.tcd.ie, 0, 0, SHARE - Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, http://www.share-project.org/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
AFU | Age Friendly University Programme |
BHS | Bachelor of Science in Health & Society |
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