Title

Care for the Elderly  

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand the ageing process.

1.1

Describe changes occurring with age, to include:

• physical • psychological • emotional • social.

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

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

2

Be able to adapt communication techniques when caring for elderly patients.

2.1

Outline ways to minimise barriers to communication.

2.2

Demonstrate communication techniques adapted for elderly patients.

3

Understand how to care for elderly patients.

3.1

Describe conditions affecting the elderly, to include:

• dementia • Parkinson’s disease • stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) • arthritis • osteoporosis.

3.2

Describe how to adapt care plans for elderly patients.