Handbook

This subject critically examines the concepts of health, wellbeing and ill-health as experienced by a range of older adults. Age related physical, psychological and cognitive changes are examined and differentiated between those associated with healthy ageing and those associated with medical conditions. A range of age-associated medical conditions are examined to identify risks and preventative strategies for healthy ageing and the social, cultural and psychological implications of these are also considered. Issues around the provision of informal/family care are explored in relation to the carer, the person being cared for and social and cultural structures that support these roles.