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Promoting the Well-Being and Health of Older PeopleLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: SX00GF23

General information


Credits
5 cr

Objective

The student will be able to
• explain the importance of preventive work in promoting the well-being and health of older people
• describe sustainable ways to promote the well-being and health of older people in a holistic way
• plan and implement preventive activities to support the health and well-being of older people.

Content

• Promoting holistic health, well-being, and functional ability of older adults
• Concepts of promotion and prevention
• Health behaviour and prevention of health risks
• Nutritional recommendations for older people
• Sexuality and sexual health in ageing
• Motivational methods in health promotion
• FINGER approach
• Online services for well-being

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.

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