Physiotherapy for the Elderly, Clinical TrainingLaajuus (8 cr)

Objectives

The students
- can apply research in planning and impelementing physiotherapy, exercise and group guidance for the elderly
- can guide an elderly customer and their relatives in issues concerning moving and functional ability, independent coping of the elderly and wellbeing technology
- are experts on mapping the elderly peoples' needs for aid devices and selecting and acquiring them
- are familiar with the legislation concerning built environment from the viewpoint of accessibility
- are familiarised with physiotherapy for elderly people with memory disorders as well evaluating and supporting their independent coping
- are familiarised with physiotherapy for elderly people with memory disorders as well evaluating and supporting their independent coping