Overall objectives:

1 - Know the evolution of the concept of aging and old age.
2 - Interpret the explanatory models of aging.
3 - Analyse social and health policies for the protection of the elderly and promotion of quality of life and well-being.

Syllabus:

1 - Aging processes - Multidimensional perspective.
2 - Demographic aging: indicators and social implications.
3 - Theories and explanatory models of aging - Biological, psychological and sociological theories.
4 - Social health and aging policies.

Literature/Sources:

Antelo Martelo, M & Aguilar Lopez , 2000 , Gerontología social , SEGA DL
Berger, L. & Maillouse-Poirer, D. , 1995 , Pessoas idosas. Uma abordagem global , Lisboa: Lusodidacta
European Comission , 2020 , Ageing Europe: loking at the lives os older people in the EU , Ed. Louise Corselli-Nordblad, Helene Strandell.Eurostat.
Fonseca, A. , 2014 , Envelhecimento, saúde e doença. Novos desafios para a prestação de cuidados a idosos , Coisas de Ler
Johnson, M. L., Bengtson, V. L., Coleman, P. G., Kirkwood, T. B. L. , 2005 , The cambridge handbook of age and ageing , Cambridge University Press
Leme, L. E. , 1997 , O envelhecimento , Contexto
Laczko, F. & Victor, C. , 2000 , Social policy and elderly people : the role of community care , Ashgate
Mayan Santos, J. M. & García Castiñeira, A. , 2003 , Biogerontología , SEGA
Moreira, M. J. G. , 2020 , Como envelhecem os portugueses: envelhecimento, saúde, idadismo , Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos
World Health Organization , 2015 , World report on ageing andhealth , Geneva: WHO
World Health Organization , 2021 , Global report on ageism , Geneva: WHO
Simões, A. , 2006 , A nova velhice : um novo público a educar , Âmbar

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The aim is to acquire and apply the knowledge foreseen in the objectives and syllabus contents. Assessment Methodology: Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20) Assessment according to Model B of the UMa Student Learning Assessment Regulation, namely in normal season. The approval of the curricular unit implies approval in all components (minimum 9.5). There is possibility of recovery in resource/improvement season for all components. The final classification is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values and is the teacher's responsibility.