Understand Care of the Elderly

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026111
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the ageing process.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain changes occurring with age, to include:

    • physical
    • psychological
    • emotional
    • social
  • 1.2

    Analyse the needs of the elderly in relation to the ageing process.

2

Know how to adapt communication techniques when caring for elderly individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate communication difficulties faced when caring for the elderly.

  • 2.2

    Demonstrate how to adapt communication techniques for use with elderly patients.

3

Understand how to care for elderly patients.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how conditions affect the elderly, to include:

    • dementia
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • stroke/TIA
    • arthritis
    • osteoporosis
  • 3.2

    Explain how care plans can be used to support elderly individuals.