Living with a Memory Disorder (5 cr)
Code: SH10083-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 10.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Eini Hyppönen
- Jonna Puustinen
Teacher in charge
Eini Hyppönen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You can describe the effects of memory disorders on different areas of life
You identify the needs and resources that are essential for people with memory disorders to have a life they can cope with
You can explain the care and service system for people with memory disorders
You are able to choose methods to support people with memory disorders and their next-of-kin at different stages of the disease
Content
A memory disorder in the course of life and as a life changing process
The effects of a memory disorder on the everyday life and activities of daily living of a person with a memory disorder
Supporting memory health and functional ability, e.g. nutrition, physical activity
Activity, inclusion and agency in everyday life
Social relations, interaction
Care and service system and memory care pathway for people with memory disorders
Memory-friendly society and living environments
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected