Promoting of the Daily Functioning of People with Memory DisordersLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will identify and know how to assess the significance of memory disorders to a person’s world of experience and to the improvement of functional capacity and rehabilitation. They will be able to recognise persons with memory disorder as well as the needs of their family and significant others and support them in their coping. Students will become familiar with the basic rehabilitation methods for memory disorders and implement holistic rehabilitation processes. They will encourage opportunities for independent living and the possibility for the elderly people’s active participation in community.

Content

Identification, treatment and follow-up of memory disorders. The effects of memory disorders on human behaviour and functional capacity. Encountering persons with memory disorders and special features of interaction. Principal methods of supporting functional capacity, promoting rehabilitation and caring for persons with memory disorders. Behavioral disorders related to memory disorders, their treatment and drug-free care. Nutrition. Tools for measuring functional capacity (MMSE, CERAD). Basics of validation methods. Special needs of working-age people with memory disorders. Care and service procedure of persons with memory disorders; supporting their family members. The rights of persons with memory disorders.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in elderly care and gerontology appropriately
- use concepts and information in his field systematically
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
- find information and argue the use of his sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties depending on the assignment
- define the principles of and requirements for his actions
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
- act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
- plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
- communicate about professional issues

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
- assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply research information to professional assignments
- operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
- act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
- evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
- represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
- use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
- create and communicate new information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems
- apply professional expertise in new situations
- take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- develop the community's safety and responsibility
- apply professional ethics of elderly care in various situations
- manage the professional development of individuals/groups
- act purposefully and to develop himself and working life

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in elderly care and gerontology sufficiently
- The student cannot use concepts in elderly care and gerontology properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles in elderly care
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Further information

The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.