GeroFriend (OPEN UNI)

​​No prerequisites​

​​Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

understand the individuality of aging

​understand the changes in functioning brought about by aging

​know the main principles of restorative care and are able to implement it when working with the elderly in everyday activities

​understand own’s perceptions of old age and aging​

Heidi Siira

​​The course material can be found in Moodle.​

Online learning (27h independent online work in Moodle)​.

​​Three assignments, two of which are tests and 1 essay​

The course is for all who are interested in working with older adults​

This course replaces the previous course TK00AG57 ​​GeroFriend - Get excited about working with older adults! ​​