Living with a Memory Disorder | Study Guide, Karelia

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Living with a Memory Disorder (5 cr)

Code: SH10083-3005

General information

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Teaching languages

Finnish

Seats

20 - 110

Degree programmes

Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

Eini Hyppönen
Marika Lappalainen

Teacher in charge

Jonna Puustinen

Scheduling groups

Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

TOP24_25
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
KAKK25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025

Small groups

Open UAS students and RIPA
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