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Introduction to Age-Friendliness (1 cr)

Code: SF10051-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 12.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.09.2023 - 07.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
1 - 80
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
Anne Airaksinen
Teacher in charge
Anne Airaksinen
Scheduling groups
Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30 . Open UAS : 30.)
Small groups
Open UAS students
Course
SF10051

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

In studies leading to age-friendliness, you will learn to describe ageing as a multidimensional physical, psychological, social and societal phenomenon. You will learn to define what age-friendliness means. You will also learn to examine age-friendliness from different perspectives and identify the factors that influence it.

Content

Age-friendliness means the desire to develop society, communities and operating environments in such a way that older people are also taken into account. In an age-friendly society and community, older people are seen as active actors and influencers.

The topics of the course are
- Ageing as a multidimensional phenomenon
- Age-friendliness
- Perspectives on promoting age-friendliness

Regardless of your professional field, the course is suitable for those who want to develop their age-friendly approach in practical work and theoretical thinking.

Location and time

Online studies
Independent studying

Teaching methods

Online studies
Independent studying

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved completion of course assignments

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