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Active and Healthy Older AdultsLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: ST10008

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Hanne Timonen

Objective

You know how to plan, implement and evaluate the work of nurses that strengthens the health and functional capacity of the elderly.
You can assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of an elderly person.
You can direct to available services.
Is able to co-operate with the elderly person and their relatives / relatives and guide in decision-making related to the promotion of the health of the elderly person and the security of a dignified life.
Can implement health and medical care at home.

Content

You get acquainted into the legislation, recommendations and various national guidelines regarding the care of the elderly and their relatives. You know the special features of an elderly person's health counseling, health examinations and rehabilitative work approach and related counseling. You know how to implement health promotion that supports resources and functional capacity, as well as inclusive health in a variety of operating environments. You will use a variety of wellness technologies and digitalisation to promote and interact with the health of older people. You know the partners and methods of cooperating in customer-oriented healthcare work for the elderly. You will be able to design innovative health promotion interventions for the elderly.

Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

11.08.2025 - 31.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Hanne Timonen
  • Anu Kinnunen
Teacher in charge

Hanne Timonen

Groups
  • STNS22
    Public Health Nurse, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022

Objective

You know how to plan, implement and evaluate the work of nurses that strengthens the health and functional capacity of the elderly.
You can assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of an elderly person.
You can direct to available services.
Is able to co-operate with the elderly person and their relatives / relatives and guide in decision-making related to the promotion of the health of the elderly person and the security of a dignified life.
Can implement health and medical care at home.

Content

You get acquainted into the legislation, recommendations and various national guidelines regarding the care of the elderly and their relatives. You know the special features of an elderly person's health counseling, health examinations and rehabilitative work approach and related counseling. You know how to implement health promotion that supports resources and functional capacity, as well as inclusive health in a variety of operating environments. You will use a variety of wellness technologies and digitalisation to promote and interact with the health of older people. You know the partners and methods of cooperating in customer-oriented healthcare work for the elderly. You will be able to design innovative health promotion interventions for the elderly.

Location and time

The course will take place on the announced date

Materials

The course includes the required material.

Teaching methods

The course will delve deeper into the promotion of elderly health.
The course includes face-to-face teaching, individual and group assignments

Completion alternatives

No optional performance options.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 2 credits, which means 54 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of H-5.
Completion of the course includes participation in contact teaching, completing assignments (independent and group work). Also possible completion of an exam.

Course assignments must be returned by the end of the course. However, no later than the end of the next semester, or the student must complete the entire course again

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Hanne Timonen
  • Anu Kinnunen
Teacher in charge

Hanne Timonen

Groups
  • STAK23
    Public Health Nurse, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023

Objective

You know how to plan, implement and evaluate the work of nurses that strengthens the health and functional capacity of the elderly.
You can assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of an elderly person.
You can direct to available services.
Is able to co-operate with the elderly person and their relatives / relatives and guide in decision-making related to the promotion of the health of the elderly person and the security of a dignified life.
Can implement health and medical care at home.

Content

You get acquainted into the legislation, recommendations and various national guidelines regarding the care of the elderly and their relatives. You know the special features of an elderly person's health counseling, health examinations and rehabilitative work approach and related counseling. You know how to implement health promotion that supports resources and functional capacity, as well as inclusive health in a variety of operating environments. You will use a variety of wellness technologies and digitalisation to promote and interact with the health of older people. You know the partners and methods of cooperating in customer-oriented healthcare work for the elderly. You will be able to design innovative health promotion interventions for the elderly.

Teaching methods

Key contents:
- legislation, recommendations and programs guide the healthcare work of the elderly and their families
- promotion of aging health
- take-home services
- service need assessment
- senior counseling/reception
- health checks
- treatment and service plan
- a rehabilitative work
- supporting relatives/close ones
- identifying challenging clients and situations in the everyday life of an aging person
- identifying abuse
- special features of health advice, e.g. exercise, nutrition, intoxicants, sexuality, sleep,
- counseling related to aging and long-term illnesses
- supporting resources and operational capability, early support
- promoting opportunities for inclusion and influence
- the possibilities and use of digitalization and welfare technology

Evaluation scale

H-5