Ageing And Death
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 151 pages
- 14 units
This course on Ageing and Death Education provides vital knowledge regarding all aspects of ageing and how old people can be assisted to maintain good health within their limited abilities. It enhances better cognition of the characteristics, health challenges and lifestyle factors that could promote the health of old people. This course will also boost the ability of future health educators in the planning of worthwhile interventions for the promotion of old people's health and their care givers.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED438, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED438 · UNIT 1 CONCEPTS OF AGEING
Generally, this unit gave detailed explanations of two major ageing concepts namely, the meaning and forms of ageing. It also gave a brief description of time and functional ability as major indicators of old age. References and links are also available for you to consult for more understanding of the course.
What you should be able to do
- Describe concepts of ageing and death
- Explain physiological changes during ageing
- Discuss factors enhancing healthy ageing
- Explain effective communication with the aged
- Discuss issues regarding dying and grief
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Geriatric Care Manager
- Palliative Care Coordinator
- Social Worker
- Counselor
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Retirement Communities
- Hospice Care
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Physiological Processes of Ageing
Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology is needed to fully understand the complex changes occurring within the body systems during ageing.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Life Expectancy
Requires understanding of statistical concepts and demographic data to interpret life expectancy trends and influencing factors.
- Module 3:
Unit 4: Mental Health and Ageing
Requires knowledge of psychological disorders and their impact on cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Concepts of Ageing · 2 hours
Define ageing, old age indicators, and age types.. Differentiate between chronological, biological, and psychological age..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Normal/Primary Ageing · 2 hours
Identify primary ageing signs like fine lines, wrinkles, and skin dullness.. Recognize general signs of normal ageing: sagging skin, bone fragility, and joint stiffness..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Premature/ Secondary Ageing · 2 hours
Explain premature ageing and its causes.. Identify lifestyles promoting premature ageing: smoking, sun exposure, poor sleep..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Theories of Ageing and · 2 hours
Compare programmed and damaged/error theories of ageing.. Discuss programmed longevity, endocrine, and immunological theories..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Misconceptions of Ageing · 2 hours
Address misconceptions about ageing: brain function, loneliness, health problems.. Understand the truth about older people's interests, abilities, and social lives..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Classification of Old Age · 2 hours
Categorize old age: young old, oldest old, centenarians.. Understand characteristics of each category..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Physiological Processes of Ageing · 2 hours
Explain physiological changes in digestive, urinary, and nervous systems.. Discuss changes in heart, eyes, ears, skin, bones, muscles, and teeth..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Life Expectancy · 2 hours
Define life expectancy and its calculation.. Analyze factors influencing life expectancy: gender, genetics, lifestyle..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Health Challenges of Ageing · 2 hours
Identify physical health challenges: Parkinson's, COPD, cardiovascular diseases.. Recognize lifestyle challenges: widowhood, dating, drug use..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: Healthy Ageing · 2 hours
Define healthy ageing and its importance.. Explain factors enhancing healthy ageing: exercise, diet, relationships..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: Mental Health and Ageing · 2 hours
Identify mental health problems: dementia, depression, Alzheimer's.. Recognize warning signs: memory loss, mood swings, social withdrawal..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 5: Utilisation of Health Services in Old Age · 2 hours
Discuss factors improving healthcare utilization: information, attitude, respect.. Explain effective communication with the aged.. Counsel dying persons..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 1: Concepts of Dying and Death · 2 hours
Define death and dying.. Explain types of death: physiological, social, psychic.. Discuss stages of grief and acceptance..
Unit 2: Concepts of Death Education · 2 hours
Define death education and its importance.. Discuss objectives and approaches to death education..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 ageing theories and physiological changes
- Review common health challenges in Module 3, focusing on prevention strategies
- Practice effective communication techniques from Unit 5 with role-playing exercises
- Summarize key concepts of death and dying from Module 4, including grief stages
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, prioritizing challenging units identified in difficulty periods
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED438 about?
This course on Ageing and Death Education provides vital knowledge regarding all aspects of ageing and how old people can be assisted to maintain good health within their limited abilities. It enhances better cognition of the characteristics, health challenges and lifestyle factors that could promote the health of old people. This course will also boost the ability of future health educators in the planning of worthwhile interventions for the promotion of old people's health and their care givers.
How many units does HED438 have?
HED438, Ageing And Death, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 151 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED438?
HED438 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is HED438 hard?
HED438 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED438 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is HED438 assessed?
HED438 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HED438?
Health Educator, Geriatric Care Manager, Palliative Care Coordinator, Social Worker and Counselor.