Supporting the Wellbeing of ElderlyLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: C-02537-4_SSIKAA
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Institution
- Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Objective
The student is able to - analyse aging as an individual, cultural and social phenomenon - describe the changes of aging and the challenges they bring - know how to support living at home in different ways and maintain the overall condition - know the possibilities of wellbeing technology in supporting the elderly - know elderly care services, legislation and key strategic development goals - can work in a multiprofessional team to support the elderly - have the skills to discuss death and grief - can assess the need for services
Content
- aging as an individual, cultural and social phenomenon - changes in functional ability and aging, resources and support needs - functional assessment (Resident Assessment Instrument RAI) and support - gerontology as a science that studies aging - supporting living at home - services for the elderly, social security and case management - supervision of interests - multiprofessional cooperation - facing death - memory disorders - social networks and family care - wellbeing technology
Qualifications
Completion of the course Social Rehabilitation and Improving Functional Capacity (SSKUTO)
Execution methods
Contact lessons including discussions and assignments, independent home visit assignment, multiprofessional simulation