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 |