Services and well-being of the elderly (5cr)

Objective

- The student is familiar with the service system for the elderly and the related legislation.
- The student can assess the physical, mental, social, and cognitive functioning of older adults and identify factors that may pose a risk to their functional capacity.
- The student is knowledgeable about the basic principles of rehabilitation in elderly services.
- The student understand the content of assessing service needs.
- The student can provide advice and guidance to older adults.
- The student can promote the well-being and participation of older adults.
- The student can identify the strengths of older adults and enhance them.

Content

- The service system for the elderly and the legislation and recommendations that guide it.
- An age-friendly society
- Supporting a good and active old age, aging as a stage on life
- Functional changes related to aging an risks.
- Engaging with the elderly and methods for guiding the elderly
- Assessment of service needs and different measures of functional capacity (e.g., RAI).
- Ethical considerations in service provision and facing death together with the client.
- Interprofessional collaboration and collaboration with relatives