Physiotherapy for the Elderly, Part 2 (5cr)
Course unit code: 7F00CV75
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objectives
Students
- know the significance of longevity for an individual and society
- know the effects of longevity to the organ system and tissues as well as their connections to degenerative illnesses and functional ability
- know different ways of promoting elderly people’s health and functional ability
- know how exercises, intoxicants and nutrition affect the wellbeing and functional ability of an aging person
- know the most common illnesses and their effects to the functionality of the elderly
- know the typical medication for the most common illnesses
- have an understanding of the services directed for the elderly as part of the social service system
- know the possibilities offered by wellbeing technology and aids to support independent and functional daily living of the elderly
- are aware of the care and attention that elderly people need.
Content
- functional abililty of the elderly
- common diseases of the elderly
- health technology
- accessibility, aid for daily living
- services for the elderly in the society
- elderly person with memory disorders
- dying patient - palliative care