AGEING: SOCIO-MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND INTERVENTIONS
| Title | ΓΗΡΑΣ: ΙΑΤΡΟΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΑ ΠΡΟΒΛΗΜΑΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΡΕΜΒΑΣΕΙΣ / AGEING: SOCIO-MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND INTERVENTIONS |
| Code | ΕΦ-108 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Despoina Moraitou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 480001849 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī PSychología (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klinikī Neuropsychología | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600112003
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600112003
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Students should have a basic level of knowledge of neuropsychology and geropsychology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the course, postgraduate students:
1. will obtain knowledge about the biological processes of aging and the pathology associated with cognitive decline with age.
2. will acquire basic knowledge about the neurobiological dimensions of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
3. will obtain basic knowledge about the sociopolitical and legal issues associated with aging and dementia.
4. will be able to be involved in interdisciplinary interventions for the maintenance of subjective wellbeing and of cognitive resources of older adults, healthy or not.
5. will become familiar with the methodology that other sciences use to study aging.
General Competences
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course covers the following topics: Medical research and aging. Biological aging: biological theories, pathogical and anatomical findings. Vascular aging: vascular and metabolic risk factors for cognitive impairment development, strokes. Mild Cognitive Impairment: neurophysiological and biological indicators of MCI development, cognitive ERP's and cognitive impairment. Neurodegenerative diseases: dementias, Parkinson disease. Aging and Social Policy: Third-age care models. Social problems of older adults and their legal address: Age discrimination (ageism), legal issues related to dementia. Social contribution of older adults: Volunteering and intergenerational intervention programs, Organ Donation - Biobanks.
Keywords
biological aging, vascular aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, dementias, legal issues and aging, social contribution of older adults, Biobanks
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
-use of powerpoint for presentations
-Skype, email, moodle
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 75 | 2.5 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 60 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 87 | 2.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 300 | 10 |
Student Assessment
Description
a. Written examination at the end of the semester (60% of total score)
b. Preparation and presentation of two theoretical studies and an empirical project from each student (40% of total score)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Bengtson, V. L., Gans, D., Putney, N. M., & Silverstein, M. (Eds.) (2009). Handbook of theories of aging. New York: Springer.
Festa, J., & Lazar, R. (Eds.) (2009). Neurovascular neuropsychology. New York: Springer.
Hartman-Stein, P., & La Rue, A. (Eds.) (2011). Enchancing cognitive fitness in adults. New York: Springer.
Hofer, S. M., & Alwin, D. F. (Eds.) (2008). Handbook of cognitive aging: interdisciplinary perspectives. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
Koziol, L. F., & Budding, D. E. (2009). Subcortical structures and cognition: implications for neuropsychological assessment. New York: Springer.
Larner, A. J. (2014). Dementia in clinical practice: a neurological perspective. New York: Springer.
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Last Update
25-02-2018
