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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.
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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