Learning aims

This learning object will enable you to:

  • Describe the basic characteristics of the ‘ageing population’ in the UK
  • Understand the key issues surrounding the various ways in which ‘old age’ and ‘mental health’ are defined

Estimated time required

30 - 40 mins

Instructions

Welcome to the text only version of this learning resource. This version is intended for users using assistive software or who may need to increase font sizes or for users with very slow connections.

In this learning object you will have the chance to explore the nature and characteristics of the ageing population in the UK, what being 'old' means, and some of the complexity surrounding the concept of 'mental health'.

Navigation

We recommend that you work through the three main sections and the conclusion in the order that they are presented. To move around use the buttons at the bottom of each screen.

Case study materials

The case study materials used in these learnng objects are based on first-hand accounts and personal experience. The majority of the images and voices used are those of actors. This approach has been adopted to protect the identities of the service users and carers whose accounts we have drawn upon.

References and self-assessment

When you have worked through the main sections you can:

  • visit the ‘References’ section where you can access extra materials that were references throughout and may provide useful opportunities for further reading/research. There is also a printable version of the reference list on this screen.
  • visit the 'Self-assessment' section and test how far you have assimilated the key messages from this learning object