Physiotherapy for the Elderly, Theory (5cr)
Course unit code: L215-8A
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objectives
Students
- understand the changes in life entailed by aging and the aging as a phenomenon
- understand the position of aging people as actors in the society
- have a general view on the services directed for the elderly as part of the social service system
- know the physiological changes and the changes in balance, walking and motorical learning
- know about the possibilities offered by well-being technology and aids to support independent functionality for the elderly
- know the significance of medication, intoxicants and nutrition in the changes of the functionality of an aging person
- know the most common illnesses and how they impact the functionality of the elderly