Old age (2cr)

Objective

Students
• understand aging, old age and the life path and situations of the elderly from a multidisciplinary starting point
• are familiar with old-age and elder care policies, values, objectives, working methods and quality recommendations
• know how to assess and analyse their values, attitudes and ideas of humans in relation to the uniqueness of old age

Content

• the multidisciplinary basis of aging and analysing old age
• diversity of old age and the ability to function
• national and international old age policies
• changes related to aging
• reflection of professional personal growth
• values, objectives and working methods related to working with the elderly
• Act on Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Older Population and on Social and Health Services for Older Persons and quality recommendations

Further information

AHOT 8/2025:
Diakin AHOT-ohjeet ja käytännöt.