Promoting Functional Capacity among Older People (5cr)

Objective

The student
- is familiar with the key concepts that describe the functional capacity of the older people.
- can identify factors that may lead to a decline in functional capacity and need to be considered throughout the life course.
- can name common diseases and syndromes that become more prevalent with aging, which can be prevented and for which rehabilitation support can be provided.
- is aware of the national recommendations for promoting and maintaining health and functional capacity and can guide the older individuals in taking care of their health and functional capacity.
- delves into activities that promote functional capacity and rehabilitation.
- Recognizes key sustainability challenges and is able to identify their causes and effects on elderly care
- is knowledgeable about the methods used in guidance and supporting functional capacity.
- can support and motivate the older individuals according to individual goals and resources. T- understands the connection between preventive and functional capacity-promoting activities and goals of sustainable development.

Content

- Basic concepts in the field and broad view to functional capacity
- Basics of rehabilitation
- Promoting functional capacity from life-course perspective
- Finnish guidelines to promote functional capacity
- Methods for lifestyle interventions
- Methods to promote functional capacity among older people
- key sustainability challenges, their causes and impacts

Qualifications

Study courses: Basics of Gerontology and Age-friendly Environment and Thinking

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can name basic concepts in the field and factors that promote health and functioning in old age. The student knows the main health promotion guidelines targeted for older people. The student takes part in organizing health promotion event for older people.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can name basic concepts in the field and can name several factors that promote health and functioning in old age. The student knows the main health promotion guidelines targeted for older people and is able to plan evidence-based and individualized health promotion. The student takes actively part in organizing health promotion event and actively promotes health and functioning of older people.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can name basic concepts in the field and can name several factors that promote health and functioning in old age. The student justifies the actions using new evidence-based knowledge. The student knows the main health promotion guidelines targeted for older people and is able to plan evidence-based and individualized health promotion. The student takes actively part in organizing health promotion event and actively promotes health and functioning of older people. The student shows positive attitude and responsibility.

Materials

Rantanen Taina., Kokko, Katja., Sipilä, Sarianna., Viljanen Anne (toim). Gerontologia. (2022) Duodecim.

Autti-Rämö Ilona., Salminen Anna-Liisa., Rajavaara Marketta., Melkas Susanna (toim). Kuntoutuminen. (2022) Duodecim. Soveltuvin osin

Kulmala, J (toim.) Hyvä vanhuus - Menetelmiä aktiivisen arjen tukemiseen. PS-Kustannus.

Ikääntyneitä koskevat TOIMIA-suositukset: https://www.terveysportti.fi/apps/dtk/tmi?toc=802600

UKK-instituutti Kaatumisen ehkäisyn verkkokoulu. https://ukkinstituutti.fi/liikkumisen-turvallisuus/kaatumisten-ehkaisy-ammattilaisille/verkkokoulutus-kaatumisten-ehkaisysta/