1. BTEC National Diploma Level 3
Unit 28 – Lesson 1

2. Unit aims
This unit aims to enable you as students to develop an understanding of the ageing process and how health and social care settings work in partnership to promote and maintain the independence and well being of older people.

3. Learning outcomes Understanding the ageing process,
Understanding the role of health and care workers in supporting the wellbeing of older people

4. Assessment and grading criteria
Pass
Merit
Distinction P1 M1 D1 P2 M2 P3

5. P1 Tips – Deadline Friday 14th of March 2014 @4pm reception
In order to achieve P1, you will need to create a news report explaining the theories of ageing.

6. P1 Tips – Deadline Friday 14th of March 2014 @4pm reception
You will need to include within your news report the following theories:
Disengagement theory,
Activity theory,
Social creation of dependency,
Disposable soma theory,
Genetically programmed theory,
Gender differences.

7. P2 Tips – Deadline Friday 14th of March 2014 @4pm reception
In order to achieve P2, you will need to create a Q&A document which explains the various factors which can influence ageing in a general context.
Negative and positive health and wellbeing,
Socio- economic factors,
Living conditions,
Lifestyle,
Social isolation,
Bereavement,
Family,
Friends,
Financial factors,
Improvements in healthcare,
Reduction in harmful working practices.