303690 (v.2) Gerontology 601

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: Of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health sciences or social sciences discipline.

Syllabus:

Ageing demography, current research issues, normal and abnormal biological ageing processes, application of primary, secondary and tertiary health care models, social and environmental influences, life transitions and lifestyle adaptations.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to - Critically analyse the socio-cultural and political influences on legislation, policy and funding of health and human services for older Australians in primary, secondary and tertiary health care models. Critically analyse research literature on health and social issues relating to ageing populations within national and international contexts. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal ageing processes, and determine their implications for the health, well-being and social engagement of older Australians. Analyse the relationship between the environment and occupations on the health, well-being, life style and quality of life for elders. Apply the principles of primary, secondary and tertiary health intervention in managing life transitions and lifestyle adaptation associated with ageing.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

The Association for the Blind WA Inc. (2001). Understanding Blindness and Eye Conditions. [Online]. Available: http://www.abwa.asn.au/resources.html [2001, August 20]. Borowski, A., Encel, S. and Ozanne, E. eds.,. (1997). Ageing and Social Policy in Australia. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Cameron, D., Marquis, R. and Webster, B. (2001) Older Adults Perceptions, Experiences and Anxieties with Emerging Technologies. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 20(3) supp.2, 50-56. Clemson, L (1997). Home Fall Hazards. Melbourne, Co-ordinates Publications. Gibson, D. (1998). Aged Care: Old policies, New Problems. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Minichiello, V., Browne, J. and Kendig, H. (2000). Perceptions and Consequences of Ageism: Views of OlderPeople. Ageing and Society, 20. 253-278.

Unit Texts:

Bonder, B.and Wagner, M. (2001). Functional Performance in Older Adults. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, F.A. Davis and Company.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y