Description

Becoming old, aged people act more like children. At that time, they suffered from different diseases. So, they need proper care and psychological support for their better health. Learn how to care for them exponentially during their old age through our Old Age Psychology course. The lucid contents guide you further to learn all you need in your quest.

Going through the course, you will learn how to deal with old people, understand their psychology, and care for them with a soft hand. Besides, as old people suffer from different types of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and many more, the course guides you on how to distinguish these diseases to take proper care. Furthermore, by understanding their psychology, you can make a firm bond with them, bringing back and holding their eternal smile.

Who is this course for?

Old Age Psychology is suitable for anyone who wants to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and professional skills in the related field. This course is CPD accredited so you don’t have to worry about the quality.

Certification

Once you finish the course, you can get a certificate to show your success. The PDF version costs just £3.99, while a printed one is £7.99. If you’d like both, it’s £10. For students outside the UK, there’s an extra £10 for delivery.

Requirements

  • This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds.
  • Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
  • A strong grasp of English, numeracy, and ICT is necessary for enrollment in this course.

Career path

This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and allows you to acquire extensive knowledge and the required skills to succeed. You can add our qualifications to your CV/resume, which will help you stand out in the competitive job industry.

Course Curriculum

About Your Course
About your tutor FREE 00:02:00
About your course 00:03:00
Introduction to Psychology of Older Age
What is ‘Developmental Psychology’? 00:05:00
What is ‘Gerontology’? 00:09:00
What we consider as ‘old age’ 00:09:00
What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens 00:08:00
Psychology of Older Age
Common stereotypes of older people 00:08:00
How stereotyping affects older people 00:08:00
Life stages and Theories 00:11:00
What do we look forward to in our older age? 00:06:00
Mental Health and Old Age
Memory-related issues 00:12:00
Learning disabilities 00:08:00
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia 00:09:00
Chronic illness and Disabilities 00:08:00
Substance abuse (addictions) 00:06:00
The Quality of Life
What is ‘Quality of Life’? 00:05:00
Loneliness factors in the elderly population 00:07:00
Coping with grief and bereavement 00:07:00
‘Mild’ and ‘severe’ depression 00:07:00
Fear of dying (‘death anxiety’) 00:09:00
Improving Health and Wellbeing
The effects of exercising 00:09:00
Is it worth eating ‘healthy’ in older age? 00:09:00
What else affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’? 00:08:00
Caring for older people 00:06:00
Thank You & Good Bye! 00:02:00
Assessment
Assignment – Old Age Psychology 00:00:00