Brain Health and Memory TrainingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SG10018
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Jonna Puustinen
Objective
- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
Content
- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work
Enrollment
29.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Terhi Myller
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
Content
- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Jonna Puustinen
- Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
Content
- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
02.10.2023 - 10.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Jonna Puustinen
- Anu Ihanus
- Karoliina Keinänen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
-
SGAK22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
Content
- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work
Evaluation scale
H-5