Ageing, Health & Well-Being (DL)

Module overview

This module aims to provide you with foundation of knowledge in the areas of health and well-being in later life and the impact of inequalities. You will be introduced to key issues and literature concerning the nature of ageing, quality of life, and well-being and how it is defined, and the structure and workings of healthcare systems and policies relating to health and social care of older people. Indicative topics include the debates and literature on inequalities in health; the concepts of informal care and frailty, and policies relating to older people. This module will critically examine the relative importance of different factors in health and the quality of life of older people and how policy and lifestyle choices and behaviours can influence these.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The module involves lectures and guest lectures from different disciplines. The lectures revolve around the themes of measuring and comparing health, inequalities in later life and international policies around ageing. Learning activities include lectures and independent study. Students are expected to carry out some reading in advance of each session, in order to be able to participate in discussions. Expectations for the module: It is expected that students will listen to all lectures weekly. In addition, students should aim to read 2-3 of the recommended readings (key readings are marked with an asterisk *) for each lecture. Following this guidance will improve subject knowledge, enhance ability to write ad well-argued and well-evidenced assignments, and facilitate achieving higher grades. Module communication: Students are welcome to contact module convenors and lecturers by email.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	18
Independent Study	132
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Glasby, J. (2017). Understanding Health and Social Care. Bristol: The Policy Press.

Christine Stephens and Mary Breheny (2019). A Capability Approach to Inclusive Policy and Practice. Routledge.

Johnson, M.L., Bengston, V.L., Coleman P.G. and Kirkwood, T.B.L. (2005). The Cambridge Handbook of Age and Ageing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Dannefer, D. and Philipson, C. (2010). The SAGE Handbook of Social Gerontology. London: Sage.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Essay with 3,000 words (100% of the grade)

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External