Healthy Ageing

This module explores healthy ageing from a strengths-based perspective, equipping professionals with the knowledge to support autonomy, resilience, and quality of life in older adults.

With ageing populations and increasing attention to wellbeing in later life, this module challenges deficit-based narratives and promotes positive ageing.  It supports professionals to critically engage with psychological, physical, and social dimensions of ageing, and apply evidence-based approaches to practice and policy.

This module is suitable for professionals across health, social care, and housing sectors who work with older adults.  It is relevant for practitioners at all levels seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their practice.

Over the weeks of learning, applicants can expect to cover: 

• Positive ageing and psychological wellbeing
• Physical and cognitive changes in later life
• Managing age-related conditions with a strengths-based approach
• Social inclusion, autonomy, and resilience
• Evidence-based practice and policy frameworks
• Person-centred approaches to healthy ageing

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Critically evaluate theoretical and empirical perspectives on positive ageing.
• Apply advanced knowledge of age-related changes to support autonomy and quality of life.
• Synthesize research and policy to promote healthy ageing across diverse populations.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.  Applicants must have completed academic study at SCQF Level 9 or above.  Experience working with older adults is recommended.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery 

This module runs for 14 weeks and is delivered on a Distance Learning basis.  Confirmed dates will be published in advance of course commencement.

The module is delivered via the virtual learning environment, Aula, with the materials being opened in chunks to allow students the opportunity to manage their workload.  This delivery is supported by some optional early evening academic support sessions which is delivered via MS Teams.  

 

Week	Topic
Week 1	Introduction to Healthy Ageing
Week 2	Positive Ageing and Psychological Wellbeing
Week 3	Physical and Cognitive Changes in Later Life
Week 4	Managing Age-Related Conditions
Week 5	**Consolidation Week**
Week 6	Strengths-Based Approaches to Ageing
Week 7	Social Inclusion and Emotional Resilience
Week 8	Policy Frameworks and Healthy Ageing Strategies
Week 9	**Consolidation Week**
Week 10	Person-Centred Approaches to Ageing
Week 11	Cultural and Structural Influences on Ageing
Week 12	Reflective Practice and Case Preparation
Week 13	**Consolidation & Assignment Support**
Week 14	Assignment Submission Week

 

Course presenters

This module will be delivered by Dr Bryan Mitchell and Vinodhini Murugavel.

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment.  To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  

 

MSc Ageing and Frailty (With Dementia)

This module has been newly developed and is going to be part of the MSc Ageing and Frailty (With Dementia) programme. 

 

Any questions relating to course content should be directed to Bryan.Mitchell@uws.ac.uk

All general inquiries should be directed to cpd@uws.ac.uk