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Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description The purpose of this module is to explore the concept of growing older from a social, economic,health and social care perspective and to gain an understanding of what that means in contemporary society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss ageing demography in Ireland and identify the factors which contribute to population ageing 2. Identify and discuss theories of ageing 3. Explore the impact of growing older in contemporary society from a social, economic, health and social care perspective 4. Explore the concept of ageism and the impact it has across all age groups 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 ageingCritical debates on independence and dependence in later lifePerspectives on positive ageingTheories of ageingAgeism and its impact on societyQuality of life in later lifeSocietal responses to health and social care needs in older peopleNational and International policy developments related to ageingResearching older adults | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 4625, Website, 0, Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland, http://www.cardi.ie/, 4626, Website, 0, National Institute on Ageing (USA), http://www.nia.nih.gov/, 4627, Website, 0, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), http://www.tilda.tcd.ie, 4628, Website, 0, SHARE - Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, http://www.share-project.org/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BHS | Bachelor of Science in Health & Society |
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