Caring for Older People

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the ageing process

2 Understand the role of the care worker in supporting older people.

P1 describe the meaning of the term ‘older people’

P2 describe one sociological/psychological and one biological theory of ageing

P3 explain potential effects of changes in demography on the older person

P4 describe potential influences on ageing

P5 describe the role of the care worker in supporting older people

P6 describe two aspects of quality and choice at the end of life.

M1 explain why there are difficulties in defining the term ‘older people’

M2 compare two theories of ageing

M3 explain potential influences on ageing

M4 explain potential dilemmas for the care worker in supporting of older people

M5 analyse two aspects of quality and choice at the end of life.

D1 use examples to evaluate the two theories of ageing

D2 use examples to evaluate the role of the care worker in supporting older people.