The Psychogeriatrics focuses on the mental health of older people, ranging from the mentally healthy ageing up to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the conditions typical of this stage of life. Having regard to the demographic data and the widespread use of healthcare resources among this age group, the Course in Psychogeriatrics aims to prepare pupils, regardless of their academic background, to purchase high-level skills in the field of the mental and emotional wellbeing of older people.
Sector-specific
Mental and Emotional Health
29 h
An Introduction to Psychogeriatrics
Mental and Emotional Health
29 h
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the different types of psychological conditions and disorders in adulthood and old age
- To understand how the concept of old age has evolved over time
- To explore in greater depth the models that explain health and disease behaviours
- To master assessment, differential diagnosis and intervention in old age
- To convey an appropriate way of dealing with ageing
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC PSYCHOLOGY CONCEPTS
Key concepts
Life cycle, behaviour, cognitive processes, motivation, emotion, disorders. The ageing process, illness and convalescence
Biopsychosocial changes
Impact on quality of life
Changes in the socio-emotional environment and sexuality of older people
Special needs for care and comprehensive support
Quality of life, support and self-determination for older people
Key concepts, characteristics and special needs during illness and convalescence
TEACHING UNIT 2. DEFINITION OF AGEING. TERMINOLOGY. THEORIES OF AGEING
Definition
Ageing population
Other key concepts: Geriatrics and gerontology
Different concepts of age
Theories of ageing
TEACHING UNIT 3. PSYCHOLOGY OF AGEING
General Information
Emotional changes
Self-concept and self-esteem in old age
Changes in personality
Changes in cognitive functioning
Major psychological disorders in old age
TEACHING UNIT 4. GERIATRIC CONDITIONS AND DISEASES
An Introduction to Geriatric Diseases
Osteoarticular disorders
High blood pressure
Diabetes mellitus
The senses of sight and hearing
Tremors and Parkinson’s disease
Strokes
Depression
Confusional Syndrome
Dementia
TEACHING UNIT 5. ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS
Assessment of Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnostic assessment of Parkinson’s disease
Diagnostic assessment of depression
Assessment of Huntington’s disease
TEACHING UNIT 6. MEDICAL CHECKS AND HEALTH PREVENTION
Introduction
Education programmes
Health promotion for older people
Prevention of other common health conditions or risky behaviours among older people
Community initiatives for older people
TEACHING UNIT 7. HEALTH INTERVENTION
Healthy Ageing Programme
Physical activity programme
Occupational therapy programme
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