Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Healthcare Setting

MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION TO GERIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY. AGING LEARNING UNIT 1. CONCEPTS RELATED TO GERIATRICS Introduction to Gerontology and Geriatrics Social Gerontology and Gerontological and Geriatric Nursing Duties of a Geriatric Assistant LEARNING UNIT 2. DEFINITION OF AGING. TERMINOLOGY. THEORIES OF AGING Definition Population aging Other key concepts: Geriatrics and gerontology Different concepts of age Theories of Aging TEACHING UNIT 3. PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES How Does Our Body Change? Characteristics of Diseases in the Elderly TEACHING UNIT 4. PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING General Aspects Emotional Changes Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Old Age Personality Changes Changes in Cognitive Functioning Major Psychological Disorders in Old Age MODULE 2. BASIC CARE IN GERIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY TEACHING UNIT 5. INFECTION PREVENTION The Elderly Person’s Skin Epidemiology, the Epidemiological Chain, and Transmission of Infections Measures to Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission The Skin as a Protective Organ Against Infections TEACHING UNIT 6. HEALTH HYGIENE MEASURES Sanitation in the Healthcare Setting Cleaning and Disinfection of Equipment Labeling of Chemical Products: Hazard Symbols Healthcare Waste: Definition and Classification TEACHING UNIT 7. TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES IN GERIATRICS Nursing Care Techniques Mobilization of Geriatric Patients TEACHING UNIT 8. ACCIDENT AND FALL PREVENTION Common Accidents Among the Elderly Fall Prevention LEARNING UNIT 9. THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND NUTRITION IN THE ELDERLY The gastrointestinal system. Food digestion Changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with the aging process The influence of dietary habits on health status TEACHING UNIT 10. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD HANDLING Foodborne illness and food handling guidelines MODULE 3. SPECIALIZED CARE IN GERIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY TEACHING UNIT 11. CARE AND ASSISTANCE IN GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS Care and assistance centers for the elderly Gerontology Geriatrics MODULE 4. COMMON DISEASES AND CONDITIONS IN GERIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY LEARNING UNIT 12. VARIOUS GERIATRIC DISEASES Introduction to Geriatric Diseases Osteoarticular Diseases High Blood Pressure Diabetes Mellitus Vision and Hearing Tremor and Parkinson’s Disease Strokes Depression Confusional Syndrome Dementia MODULE 5. PREVENTION IN OLD AGE TEACHING UNIT 13. MEDICAL CHECKUPS AND HEALTH PREVENTION Health prevention Education programs Health promotion in old age Prevention of Other Common Diseases or Risk Behaviors in Older Adults Community Initiatives for Older Adults TEACHING UNIT 14. THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION The Concept of Nutrition Conceptual Approaches: Diet and Nutrition Nutrients and Their Requirements in Older Adults Methods of Food Administration Factors Influencing the Nutritional Status of Older Adults Assessment of Nutritional Status Diseases in Older Adults and Advice General Dietary Intake and Recommendations for Older Adults Diet-Related Problems in Older Adults TEACHING UNIT 15. HYGIENE HABITS IN OLDER ADULTS Daily hygiene Assisting with personal hygiene Order of washing Eyes and ears Teeth Feet Skin. Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Oral Hygiene TEACHING UNIT 16. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND REST IN OLD AGE Physical Exercise and Aging Importance of Physical Activity Benefits of Physical Exercise Recommended Types of Exercise Based on Individual Profile Physical Conditioning Programs Prevention of Immobilization Syndrome Rest in Older Adults Insomnia in Older Adults TEACHING UNIT 17. SOCIAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. SEXUALITY Social relationships Main challenges in social relationships among older adults Family relationships among older adults Levels of family relationships Sexuality in Older Adults TEACHING UNIT 18. ABUSE AND OLDER ADULTS Abuse of Older Adults as a Social Problem Abuse of Older Adults MODULE 6. THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN THE WORK OF A GERIATRIC CARE ASSISTANT TEACHING UNIT 19. COMMUNICATION WITH DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS The communication process Special communication needs Disabilities Communication and Language Problems Communication Intervention Strategies and Resources TEACHING UNIT 20. APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMPANIONSHIP ACTIVITIES Communication Intervention Strategies The Process of Selecting an Alternative Communication System Communication Resources Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques for People with Physical, Motor, or Mental Impairments Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques for People with Sensory Impairments Assistive Technology in Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Assistive Technology for Information and Signage Techniques for Observing the Overall Development of the Dependent Person Sensitivity to Communication Problems in Dependent Persons