Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cognitive Function Changes in Ageing Period
Course Code: YSB523
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Learning changes of cognitive functions and its effects in the elderly

Course Content

Components of cognitive functions, changes in cognitive functions during aging and their importance, age-related disorders in cognitive functions, evaluation of cognitive functions in the elderly, effects of functional disabilities on cognitive functions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Simge KALAV
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing changes in cognitive function
2.Knowing the effects of functional disabilities on cognitive functions
3.Knowing the effects of comorbidities on cognitive functions
4.Knowing the effect of cognitive functions on treatment and sleep
5.Knowing strategies for preserving and improving cognitive functions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nie, Y., Richards, M., Kubinova, R. et al. Social networks and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the HAPIEE study. BMC Geriatr 21, 570 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02531-0
2.Murman D. L. (2015). The Impact of Age on Cognition. Seminars in hearing, 36(3), 111–121. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1555115
3.Harada C N, Natelson Love M C, Triebel K L. Normal cognitive aging. Clin Geriatr Med. 2013;29(4):737–752.
4.Salthouse T A. Selective review of cognitive aging. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2010;16(5):754–760.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Components of cognitive functions, changes in cognitive functions during aging and their importance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Age-related disorders in cognitive functions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Changes in cognitive functions due to organic causes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metabolic causes of cognitive functions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of cognitive functions in the elderly
Week 6 - Theoretical
Infection-associated cognitive dysfunction
Week 7 - Theoretical
Active aging process and cognitive changes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Psychosocial status and consciousness (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effect of comorbidities on cognitive functions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Elderly and urban environment, supporting the elderly in daily life, preventing falls, the effect of living space on cognitive functions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Chronic medication use and cognitive changes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effect of cognitive functions on treatment compliance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effect of functional disabilities on cognitive functions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Strategies for preserving and improving cognitive functions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Assignment115217
Individual Work152260
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026