Group Activity Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Older People (2cr)

Objective

The Students - understand the phenomena and principles related to group activities - recognize the importance of physical and creative group activities maintaining and strengthening the health, well-being and functional abilities of an older person - get familiar with different activation and creative methods - plan goal-oriented, age-friendly, group activities for older people in different operating

Content

- general principles of group dynamics - group facilitation in different operating environments - accessibility in age-friendly group activities - sociocultural and creative methods in group activities - the application of creative activities to support occupational performance of elderly - utilizing digitalisation in group activities

Further information

Working with older people involves more than just care and nursing. Participating in group activities creates meaning and brings interaction into the lives of older people. Group activities support functional capacity in many ways, offer experiences of participation, and strengthen agency. It cheers people up, refreshes them, and brings content to their everyday lives. In this course, you will learn the secrets of group leadership, the possibilities and significance of group activities, and creative and functional methods.