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This module is designed to enable the student to develop knowledge from gerontological and sociological aspects of<br />
aging as well as to develop and understanding of the positive aspects of aging.<br />
The module aims to give full understanding of the complex social and political problems in own country, EU and world<br />
by older adults, including poverty and elder abuse and how this issues can be addressed.<br />
Student will get familiar with the need of aging population and their need for health and <strong>nursing</strong> <strong>care</strong> as well as legal<br />
aspects of elderly protection.<br />
Aging through the course of history worldwide and in Slovenia and EU<br />
Vital activities for maintaining a healthy old age<br />
Theories of aging<br />
Biology of aging and physiological changes during old age and needs of the elderly<br />
Maintenance activities of living<br />
Psychological and ethical aspects of aging<br />
Aims and organi<strong>za</strong>tion of quality gerontological <strong>nursing</strong> <strong>care</strong><br />
Psychophysical changes related to dementia<br />
Palliative <strong>nursing</strong> <strong>care</strong><br />
New technologies that help make the lives of the elderly better<br />
Self-<strong>care</strong> of elderly people in home dwelling<br />
Readings:<br />
Cijan V., Cijan R. Zdravstveni, socialni in pravni vidiki starostnikov.Maribor:Visoka zdravstvena šola, 2003.<br />
Ramovš J. Kakovostna starost. Socialna gerontologija in gerontogogika. Ljubljana. Inštitut Antona Trstenjaka in<br />
Slovenska akademija znanosti in umetnosti, 2003.<br />
Pečjak, V. Psihologija staranja. Bled: Samo<strong>za</strong>ložba. 2. Čačinovič Vogrinčič. 2007<br />
Turk Z. et al.(urd).Fizikalna in rehabilitacijska medicina.Maribor:Visoka zdravstvena šola, 2002.<br />
Recommended:<br />
Duraković, Z. Geriatrija-Medicina starije dobi. C.T. –Poslovne informacije, d.o.o. Zagreb, 2005<br />
Hoffman Wold, G. Basic Geriatric Nursing. Fourth edition. Mosby Elsevier, 2004.<br />
Kluwer, W,. Expert Elder Care. Lippicott’s Nursing guide. Wiliams & Wilkins, 2011.<br />
Touhy, T., Jett, K. Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging. Third edition. Mosby Elsevier, 2010.<br />
Objectives and competences:<br />
Identify the process of the social policy regarding the aging in Slovenia and EU<br />
Critically analyze the influence of <strong>nursing</strong> on social policy<br />
analize the relationship between economical status, social status and health status regarding the aging.<br />
Development the ways of providing the aid to elderly people at their homes as well as in institutions.<br />
Intended learning outcomes:<br />
Knowledge and understanding:<br />
To acquire the knowledge of physiological changes in old age and to understand the specifics of aging.<br />
To master the theoretical and practical knowledge of gerontology regarding to individual approach, empathy, respect<br />
and holistic treatment.<br />
Learning and teaching methods:<br />
Lectures.<br />
Discussion.<br />
Seminary work