Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS

Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing

Contents:

• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology

• Changes related to old age

• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients

• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments

• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances

• Gerontechnology

• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders

• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly

• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly

• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients