Duration

1-2 hours

Target Audience

This foundation level course is ideal for:

Everyone Working with Older People in Health, Social Care, Housing, Community Services and Voluntary Organisations

Course Description

The course explores how attitudes towards ageing influence the experiences of older people and examines the impact ageism can have on health, wellbeing, confidence, independence, participation and quality of life.

It also introduces the principles of positive ageing and demonstrates how every member of staff can help create environments where older people are respected, valued, listened to and supported to continue living meaningful, purposeful and fulfilling lives.

Rather than viewing ageing as a period defined by decline, this course promotes an evidence-informed, strengths-based approach that recognises later life as a time of continued growth, contribution, learning, creativity and opportunity.

Modules Included:

Module 1: What Is Ageism?

Module 2: The Impact of Ageism

Module 3: Challenging Ageism in Practice

Module 4: Championing Positive Ageing

Module 5: Becoming an Ageism Champion

Aim

To equip activity and care teams with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to plan and deliver engaging summer-themed activity provision, supporting wellbeing, inclusion, cultural awareness, choice and meaningful participation for people living in care settings across the UK.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ageism and explain how it affects older people in everyday life.
• Recognise different forms of ageism, including institutional, interpersonal and self-directed ageism.
• Understand how stereotypes and assumptions about ageing influence attitudes, behaviours and decision making.
• Recognise the emotional, physical, psychological and social impact of ageism.
• Challenge ageist language, behaviours and discriminatory practices in professional settings.
• Promote respectful, person-centred and strengths-based approaches when working with older people.
• Understand the principles of positive ageing and healthy ageing.
• Support older people to maintain independence, identity, choice and meaningful participation.
• Create environments that celebrate the diversity, abilities and contributions of older people.
• Act as a champion for age-inclusive practice within your organisation and community.

Assessment

Learners will complete a short knowledge check at the end of each module to consolidate their learning. A final reflective exercise and/or multiple-choice quiz will assess overall knowledge and understanding. Successful learners will receive a certificate of achievement.

Cost

£19.99