Older People in the Home EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student will be able to
- recognise the importance of home and the home environment for older people
- recognise the professional's role in home-based work
- identify ways to support older people to live at home
- identify the service and support needs of older people living at home.

Content

- Home and working in a home
- Age-friendly environment
- Home care and services provided at home
- Assessment and client plan for older people living at home
- Community support for living at home
- Family care
- Importance of volunteering for older people living at home
- Home safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.