12349 (v.3) OT 206 - Gerontology

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.5

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Study of gerontology including theories of ageing, normal and abnormal biopsychosocial ageing, application of occupational therapy models and practice within primary, secondary and tertiary aged care services. Australian demography, policy and legislation. Issues around ageing. Fieldwork project.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will be able to - Apply major biological and psychosocial theories of ageing and analysed their effectiveness in guiding occupational therapy practice. Differentiate between normal and abnormal biological, social andpsychological changes associated with ageing. Analyse the relationships between the environment and occupations, on the health, well being, life style and quality of life for elders. Critically examine the socio-cultural and political influences on legislation, policy and funding of health and human services for older adults in Australian society. Apply occupational therapy principles, academic knowledge and interpersonal skills in assessment and interventions with older adults.

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 Older People. Ageing and Society, 20. Norman, I.and Redfern, S. eds.(1997). Mental Health Care for Elderly People. New York, Churchill Livingstone. Paterson, J., Hamilton, M. and Grant, H. (2000). The Effectiveness of the Hierarchic Dementia Scale in Tailoring Interventions to Reduce Problem Behaviours in People with Alzheimer's Ddisease. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 47, 134-140.

Unit Texts:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 50%, Field project 35%, Student presentation 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y