Information Package / Course Catalogue
Elderly Care
Course Code: DY301
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to teaching of qulifications in old age care.

Course Content

History of Definition of Aging and Gerontology , Aging Demographic Situation in the World and in Turkey, the Turkish State of Aging and the Elderly Culture, aging Related Associations , Institutions , Organizations and Activities , Quality of Life in Older Adults , aging Physiological Changes , aging psycho- social exchanges , Basic requirements of the elderly , the Health Protection and Promotion of Ageing, Common Problems in the elderly, Hygiene and Care Related Issues, Problems Related to Respiratory and Circulatory System , Problems Related to the digestive and excretory systems , Problems Related to Motion System.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nejla BİÇER
Learning Outcomes
1.Elderly Recognition
2.Know Elderly Care Requirements
3.Know the Aged Care
4.Learning the quality of life in elderly individuals
5.Learning the physiological effects of aging
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akdemir, N.: Evde Bakım. II. Ulusal Geriatri Kongresi Kitabı, Türk Cerrahi Vakfı Yayını, Antalya, 2003
2.Aksayan, S. Cimete, G.: Kronik Hastalıklı Bireylerin Evde Bakım Gereksinimleri, Olanakları ve Tercihleri , I. Ulusal Evde Bakım KongresiKitabı, İstanbul, 1998.
3.Aydın, Z.D: Yaşlanan Dünya ve Geriatri Eğitimi, Geriatri, 2 (4), 179-187, 1999
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Definition of Old Age And History Of Gerontology.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Old Age Demographic Situation In Turkey and In The World.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Old Age and Situation of Elderly in Turkish Culture.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Old Age – Related Associations, Organizations, Institutions, and Activities.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Quality of Life in Older Individuals.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Physiological Changes Related to Aging
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psycho-social Changes Related to Aging
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic Requirements of Elderly Person.
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Protecting and Promoting of Health In Old Age.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Common Problems in the Old Age.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problems With Hygiene And Care In Old Age.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Problems In Old Age.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problems of Digestive And Excretory Systems In Old Age.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problems of Motion Systems In Old Age.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Seminar32212
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
3
OÇ-2
5
3
OÇ-3
5
3
OÇ-4
5
3
OÇ-5
5
3
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