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Brain Health and Memory TrainingLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: SG10018

General information


Credits
5 cr
Responsible person
Jonna Puustinen, vastuuopettaja

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

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