Case Scenario One:
Jane Henderson (65 yrs) and Carol Baker (66 yrs) are a couple who have lived together for 26 years. They held a commitment ceremony with their close friends many years ago, however, Jane's parents, Joyce and Bob, and sister, Kath, did not attend and refuse to recognise the relationship. Jane has MS that has recently progressed to the point where Carol is unable to care for her without significant assistance. Carol is investigating care options to keep Jane at home but Jane's parents and sister are insisting on admission to a residential facility. Jane has not nominated a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Jane, Carol and Jane's family and possible courses of action from these perspectives. Be sure to discuss and evaluate the theories and beliefs about ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on Jane's situation.
Case Scenario Two:
Elizabeth Jackson is an 86-year-old woman who has been widowed for one year. She lives alone in her own, large home, which was the family home. She has four children and 10 grandchildren, none of whom live in the local area. She is physically well but has recently been diagnosed with early stage dementia. She has no living siblings and most of her friends are either dead or too frail to travel to visit her. She retired from primary school teaching when she was 65 and she and her husband traveled extensively in Australia before he died. She is a keen bridge and golf player but finds both these activities difficult due to a faltering memory and the recent loss of her driver’s licence.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Elizabeth and her children. Discuss and evaluate the theories of ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved and the manner in which these theories contribute to active ageing. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on Elizabeth's situation.
Case Scenario Three:
Peter Thompson is a fiercely independent 78 year old male who is the sole carer for his wife, Shirley. Peter has significant industrial deafness and refuses to wear his hearing aids. Shirley has Type II diabetes mellitus and is vision impaired. She has never been in paid employment and has never had the need to drive. She is very reliant on Peter who takes great pride in ensuring that all her needs are met. Peter was recently involved in a motor vehicle incident and his licence has been suspended.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Peter, Shirley and a health care professional of your choice who may be involved (excluding the GP) and possible courses of action from these perspectives. Be sure to discuss and evaluate the theories and beliefs about ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on the situation.
Case Scenario Four:
Tony Dawson is 79-year-old retired stockman who has lived in a residential aged care facility for the past two years. He is cognitively intact but physically incapacitated due to the effects of chronic diseases; obesity, arthritis, emphysema. His wife, Mary, their children and extended family all live nearby and visit him regularly. He is very unhappy that he has been forced to live in the facility and feels angry with his family for not taking care of him at home. He is also upset that he is not allowed to smoke.
In relation to this scenario consider and discuss the perspectives of Tony, Mary and their children. Discuss and evaluate the theories of ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved and the manner in which these theories contribute to active ageing. In doing this analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in this scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on the situation.
HLTH340 Presentation
Assessment outline
Weight: 50%
Word Limit: equivalent 3000. Length: 5-8 minutes, maximum of 15 slides
1. Presentation
For this assignment you will choose one of the following case scenarios for your project presentation. Your presentation will be in Power Point with a voice over recording. Select a case scenario for more specific instructions.
Case Scenario One
Case Scenario Two
Case Scenario Three
Case Scenario Four
Your presentation should:
1. Include a title page with the unit code, your student details (name and student number)
2. Include references for the material included in each slide and a reference list in accordance with APA.
3. Be between 5 and 8 minutes in length and contain no more than 15 slides.
4. Use Power Point with Voice Over to record your presentation.
Marking Criteria: Assignment One
In this project presentation you will address the following unit Learning Outcomes:
1. discuss and evaluate a range of theories of ageing and their influence in shaping beliefs about ageing, older people's health care needs and experiences as well as the contribution they make to maintaining active ageing societies;
2. examine critically how age, as a social category, intersects with other social categories such as gender, class, ethnicity and sexuality;
3. explain how the ageing body is constructed, understand the ageing of body systems, differing pharmacodynamics and nutritional considerations in different social, cultural and biological discourses and the bearing this brings to health and health care practices.
4. HLTH340 Perspectives on Ageing – 2017
5. Assignment 1 –Presentation
6. Weight: 50%
7. Length: 5-8 minutes, maximum of 15 slides. (Equivalent of 3000 words)
8. In relation to the case study of your choice consider and discuss the perspectives of the people involved. Discuss and evaluate the theories of ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes of the different people involved and the manner in which these theories contribute to Active Ageing. In doing this, analyse the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in the scenario. Also, include a discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on the situation.
9. Marking Rubric
Learning Outcome Evidenced through: Pass (50-64) Credit (65-74) Distinction (75-84) High Distinction (85-100)
Discuss and evaluate a range of theories of ageing and their influence in shaping beliefs and attitudes about ageing, older people's health care needs and experiences as well as the contribution they make to Active Ageing societies. Discussion and evaluation of the theories about ageing that may shape the beliefs and attitudes regarding ageing and health and the manner in which these promote and maintain Active Ageing for the people involved in the scenario. Clear discussion of one theory of ageing and evaluation in terms of its relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario. Clear discussion of two theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario. Clear discussion of two theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and critical discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario Clear discussion of three theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and critical discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario
Examine critically how age, as a social category, intersects with other social categories such as gender, class, ethnicity and sexuality A critical examination of the manner in which age is intersecting with other social categories in the scenario. Sound examination of the links between age and one other social category presented in the scenario. Sound and critical examination of the links between age and two other social categories presented in the scenario. Sound and critical examination of the links between age and three other social categories presented in the scenario Sound and critical analysis of the links between age and three other social categories presented in the scenario
Explain how the ageing body is constructed, understand the ageing of body systems, differing pharmacodynamics and nutritional considerations in different social, cultural and biological discourses and the bearing this brings to health and health care practices. Discussion of the physical and biological changes that may have an impact on the situation. Discussion of the social, cultural and biological discourses that have a bearing on the health care practices of those involved in the scenario. Discussion of the key physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Broadly relates this discussion to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario.
Discussion of the key physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Specifically relates this discussion to the social, cultural and biological discourses evident in the scenario.
Discussion of all physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Relates and analyses this discussion in relation to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario. Discussion of all physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Relates and critically analyses this discussion in relation to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario.
10. Please note: Marks may be deducted for clarity, coherence, incorrect length and format and failure to use APA referencing.
11.
Distinction (75-84) High Distinction (85-100)
Clear discussion of two theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and critical discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario Clear discussion of three theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and critical discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario
Sound and critical examination of the links between age and three other social categories presented in the scenario Sound and critical analysis of the links between age and three other social categories presented in the scenario
Discussion of all physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Relates and analyses this discussion in relation to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario. Discussion of all physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Relates and critically analyses this discussion in relation to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario.
High Distinction (85-100)
Clear discussion of three theories of ageing and evaluation in terms of their relationship to the beliefs and attitudes displayed in the scenario. Definition of Active Ageing and critical discussion of the manner in which it is promoted in the scenario
Sound and critical analysis of the links between age and three other social categories presented in the scenario
Discussion of all physical and biological changes presented in the scenario. Relates and critically analyses this discussion in relation to the social, cultural and/or biological discourses evident in the scenario.