Supporting ability to function among elderly
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SAVA0104 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2023) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Palosaari, Sinikka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows
- the changes connected to ageing and their effects to the function ability of the aged person and current research of the field
- different methods to measure and support the ability to function and knows how to aplly them in client situations in practice
- principles of gerontological social work
- how to plan and realize a session supporting the ability to function
- the impact of multiculturalism to the life of an elderly
- the possibilities of welfare technology in supporting the aged’s ability to function
Contents
- Elderly policy
- The changes connected to ageing
- Ability to function as a concept and measuring it
- The maintenance of the ability to function: physical, psychological social and cognitive
- Rehabilitative recreational activities
- Gerontologic social work
- Special issues; f.ex. elderly and intoxicants, mistreatment
- The development of elderly care
- Multiculturality in developing services for the elderly
- Technology
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student knows
- the changes in ability to function connected to ageing
- how to use the methods to measure the changes in ability to function
- how to act as a member of the group to reach the targets of the recreational activities session
Grade 3: the student knows how to
- evaluate the changes in ability to function, knows how to use the methods for measuring the ability to function and recognizes them in maintaining the ability to function
- search for the accurat knowledge and apply the models in client-oriented way
- coordinate and promote the actions of the group when planning, realizing and evaluating the recreational activities
Grade 5: the student knows how to
- analyze the different levels of ability to function and evaluate critically the support methods needed for them
- search independently for accurate knowledge in the field and apply it into practice comprehensively
- evaluate and develop the methods of ability to function takeing into account the special characters of elderly
- act responsiply and independently when planning, realizing and evaluating the recreational activities