Global/national context of ageing and associated implications for health; changes associated with ageing; perspectives of ageing, including ageism and stigma; cultural diversity in ageing; communication challenges associated with ageing; health challenges; inter-professional care; holistic nursing assessment and best practice interventions relevant to wellbeing (physical, mental, and psychosocial) also including reference to cognitive status; care continuum, including community, institutional and transition care; philosophy of nursing care including palliative, person and family centred approaches; ethical and legal concerns related to ageing. -- Course Website
