Information Package / Course Catalogue
Elderly and Technology
Course Code: YSB526
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To draw attention to the effects of technology, which is increasingly important in the developing world, on aging. To convey what can be done about the effective and appropriate use of technology by the elderly in the light of current information.

Course Content

Information will be provided regarding the easy and appropriate use of technological opportunities for and by the elderly, and information about demands and problems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Musa Şamil AKYIL
Learning Outcomes
1.adaptation of elderly people to technology
2.new technologies
3.The effects of technology on the elderly
4.knows artificial intelligence
5.prepares the elderly for innovation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.multifaceted approach to elderly health
2.Kapucu, S. Geriatri Hemşireliği. Hipokrat Kitpevi, Ankara, 2019
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
technology today
Week 2 - Theoretical
technology and life
Week 3 - Theoretical
new tecnologies
Week 4 - Theoretical
effects of technology
Week 5 - Theoretical
understanding technology
Week 6 - Theoretical
challenges of technology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Adaptation to technology in the elderly
Week 8 - Theoretical
Adaptation to technology in the elderly II (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
easy technology for seniors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Benefits of technology for the elderly I
Week 11 - Theoretical
Benefits of technology for the elderly II
Week 12 - Theoretical
Integrating technology into the lives of older people I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integrating technology into the lives of older people II
Week 14 - Theoretical
latest technologies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Seminar1%10
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work115419
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination140242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-2
2
2
5
2
2
OÇ-3
2
3
4
5
2
OÇ-4
3
2
1
4
2
OÇ-5
2
4
5
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026