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Introduction to Age-Friendliness (1 cr)

Code: SF10051-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
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
10 - 20
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: 20 . Open UAS : 20.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Small groups
Open UAS students
Degree Students
Course
SF10051

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

Teaching methods

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