Subject 'Gerontology and Geriatrics'

Name in Estonian: Gerontoloogia ja geriaatria

Year: 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022

State code	5IKTT17/GG
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Chair of Occupational Therapy
Credit points	4 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive (letters)

Aim

1. To acquire knowledge about the ageing process, the physical and mental changes accompanying aging, and the effect of these changes on life-quality.
2. To acquire knowledge about the most widely spread pathological changes that are the result of ageing.

Study outcome

1. Knows the theories of aging.
2. Has an overview about the physical and mental changes accompanying aging.
3. Has knowledge about most common geriatric diseases (incl. dementia) and psycho-geriatric disorders, and about the occupational performance restrictions related with pathological ageing.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: TT

2019: TT

2018: TT

2017: TT