Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Subject Code :
NURS7059
Supplementary assessment- Short answer
NURS7059- Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability_(Block A session 2025)
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Weight: |
40% |
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Type of Collaboration: |
Individual |
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Due: |
Friday 21 March 2025 at 23:59pm |
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Submission: |
Submit via Turnitin |
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Format: |
Short answer |
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Length: |
1000 - word equivalent |
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Use of Artificial Intelligence: |
In this assessment task, you will not be able to meet the learning outcomes related to NURS7059 Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability by using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule. Use of generative AI tools may be detected. More information is available on the library web page. |
Your supplementary assessment is consisted of two parts (parts A and B). For this assessment you will need to demonstrate your understanding of the diversity of older people and apply what you have learned using the principles of ageing in place, with consideration of the older persons wellbeing and the sustainability of the approach implemented And that Age-friendly programs ensure that communities are appropriate places for older people to age in, by recognising older peoples contribution, promoting inclusiveness, reducing inequalities, and ensuring the sustainability of these communities AND your understanding of Implementing strategies or programmes that will contribute to an age-friendly environment require individuals and organisations to fully understand the age-friendly principles and apply these starting at a personal level. This assessment is a critical review and reflection of age-friendly principles and domains and how you can apply these in your real world of practice and work.
Part A: Case study
Instructions: Answer the following questions that pertains to the above video
Watch The Ticking Time Bomb of Dementia Affecting 75-Year-Old's life. link:https://youtu.be/hxaOIzgukKo
- From your understanding about diversity in older people, explain how Neil Timmos case is different in terms of his needs when compared to some older people living with dementia. Use previous resources and reading list in vUWS for references. (250 words)
- Do you think that steps/actions implemented and planned as described in this video will contribute for the older person to successfully and sustainably age in place? Justify your answer using the ageing in place framework. Use previous resources and reading list in vUWS for references. (250 words).
Part B: Critical discussion
You will need to read the attached article When I?m 84: What Should Life Look Like in Old Age? By Lewis A. Lipsitz
Referring to the WHO 8 domains of age-friendly cities and communities and after reading the attached article When I?m 84: What Should Life Look Like in Old Age? By Lewis A. Lipsitz, critically review at least three realistic and achievable approaches or strategies that you think would contribute to your neighbourhood or workplace to become an age-friendly place. Use previous resources and reading list in vUWS for references. (500 words)
Marking criteria
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Marking Criteria: |
High Distinction |
Distinction |
Credit |
Pass |
Unsatisfactory |
Fail |
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Part A Question 1 /20 |
Outstanding demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
Excellent demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
Very good demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
Good demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
Poor demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
No demonstration of understanding in the diversity of older people and their needs. |
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16.5-20 |
12.5-16 |
8.5-12 |
4.5-8 |
0.5-4 |
0 |
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Part A Question 2 /20 |
Outstanding justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
Excellent justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
Very good justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
Good justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
Poor justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
No justification of the sustainability of the actions described in the video based on the ageing in place framework. |
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16.5-20 |
12.5-16 |
8.5-12 |
4.5-8 |
0.5-4 |
0 |
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PART B Application of Strategies /40 |
Outstanding critical discussion on how to apply the identified three strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. |
Excellent critical discussion on how to apply the identified three strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. |
Very good critical discussion on how to apply the identified three strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. |
Good critical discussion on how to apply the identified strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. |
Poor critical discussion on how to apply the identified strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. Less than three strategies discussed. |
No critical discussion on how to apply the identified strategies in your own neighbourhood or workplace. Less than three strategies discussed. |
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32-40 |
24-31 |
16-23 |
8-15 |
1-7 |
0 |
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Referencing and academic writing /20 |
Referencing technique is flawless and follows APA convention both in text and in the reference list. Writes in an advanced academic style with a logical flow of ideas. No errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. |
Referencing technique follows APA convention both in text and in the reference list. Writes clearly and succinctly with a logical flow of ideas. No errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. |
Referencing technique follows APA convention but contains minor and/or infrequent errors Writes clearly with satisfactory use of language. Minor infrequent errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. |
Minor errors in APA convention in text and the reference list. Uses minimal references. Writing is reasonably clear. Minor, frequent errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation which sometimes impedes the flow of ideas. |
Incorrect APA convention in text and the reference list. Uses a small number of references. Writes in a basic style with poor language which may be difficult to read. Frequent errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation which impedes meaning. |
No APA convention in text and the reference list. Confused expression marred by frequent grammatical errors. |
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16.5-20 |
12.5-16 |
8.5-12 |
4.5-8 |
0.5-4 |
0 |
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