This subject provides an overview of the issues that ageing adults and people with disability face. The intersection of ageing and disability is clarified, and you will develop a critical understanding the resource and access to care disparities faced by both groups. Contemporary policies and programs are reviewed, and support … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject provides an overview of the issues that ageing adults and people with disability face. The intersection of ageing and disability is clarified, and you will develop a critical understanding the resource and access to care disparities faced by both groups. Contemporary policies and programs are reviewed, and support your understandings of contemporary issues faced by ageing adults with disability and/or long-term conditions. The impact of the social determinants of health – for example, culture, and socioeconomic status - on the health and well-being of ageing adults and people with disability are explored. The subject provides essential information ensuring that you are able to apply what they’ve learnt towards the development of policies and programs for people with disability and ageing adults within their career of choice.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
- Book - Ageing, Diversity and Equality: Social Justice Perspectives
Title:Ageing, Diversity and Equality: Social Justice Perspectives
- Journal article - Selected readings aligning with subject content and SILOs.
Title:Selected readings aligning with subject content and SILOs.
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in ageing and disability, and the intersection of ageing and disability.
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Ability to critically evaluate ageing and disability policies and programs, and identify potential outcomes and consequences based on evidence and theory.
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Appraise the distinct impact of social and environmental determinants on the health and well-being of ageing adults and people with disability.
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Evaluate the contemporary policies and programs meant to support ageing adults and people with disability.
Learning activities
Engaging with lectures and guest speakers, and subject readings, and the completion of two written assessments (each worth 50%).
