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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Description of the course; purpose, introduction and learning objectives
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R1-CHAPTER-1
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2
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General view of old age, historical and cultural dimension of old age
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R1-CHAPTER-2
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3
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Geriatrics and gerontology concepts, history and multidisciplinary aspect of gerontology
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R1-CHAPTER-1
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4
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Demographic status of old age in Turkey and the world
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R1-CHAPTER-3
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5
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Aging theories
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R1-CHAPTER-1
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6
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Physiological changes caused by aging
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R1-CHAPTER-4
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7
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Common problems in the elderly
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R1-CHAPTER-4
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8
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Elder abuse and neglect
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R1-CHAPTER-5
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9
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The importance of social support in old age
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R1-CHAPTER-6
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10
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Quality of life in elderly people
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R1-CHAPTER-9
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11
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National and international aging policies
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R1-CHAPTER-10
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12
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Legislation and ethics related to old age
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R1-CHAPTER-10
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13
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Institutions serving the elderly in Turkey
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R1-CHAPTER-10
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14
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Elderly care technician and his/her role in the multidisciplinary team
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R2
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Prerequisites
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-
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Lecturer Melis ERDENER
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Kalınkara, V. (2014). Temel gerontoloji yaşlılık bilimi (2. Basım). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
R2. Ceylan, H. (2015). Yaşlanan Türkiye`de yaşlı bakım personeline duyulan ihtiyaç ve yaşlı bakım programlarının önemi. Elektronik Meslek Yüksekokulları Dergisi UMYOS Özel Sayısı, 5(5), 61-68.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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It is aimed to provide the basic biological, physiological, demographic, psychological, sociological and legal knowledge base on the aging process and aging.
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Content
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Overview of old age, historical and cultural dimension of old age, the science of old age and its history, aging theories, physiological changes caused by aging and common problems in the elderly, aging policies, institutions serving the elderly, legislation related to old age.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Has a general knowledge about basic health sciences and can use in the profession if necessary.
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2
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2
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Gains the necessary infrastructure in the fields required by the field, gains theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields
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5
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3
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With the knowledge gained in the field of Elderly Care, can recognize social, physical and psychological changes and needs in the elderly, identify problems and develop solutions.
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5
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4
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Recognizes, uses and maintains the physical environment, equipment, information and communication technologies related to the field.
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5
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As an individual with lifelong learning awareness, he / she is sensitive to the events in the agenda of the society and the world related to his / her field and can follow the developments.
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5
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6
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Can work in collaboration with other health care team members and professionals from different disciplines in elderly care practices.
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3
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7
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Knows the laws, regulations and legislation related to the duties and rights of individuals as an individual and acts accordingly.
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4
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8
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Knows the rules of healthy nutrition, adequate and balanced nutrition, nutrition principles in the elderly, the importance of nutrition in old age, common health problems in old age and nutrition principles in diseases.
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9
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Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which he lives with the awareness of social responsibility, carry out a task assigned to it independently.
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3
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10
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Gains basic knowledge about care of elderly people with special conditions and diseases.
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-
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11
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Have basic knowledge about first aid, public health and environmental protection.
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12
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Communicate effectively with family members and relatives of the elderly, protects the elderly from abuse and informs the family and related institutions.
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13
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Have basic drug knowledge, regulate the drugs used by the elderly, provides mutual communication and feedback with team members to reduce inappropriate drug use in the elderly.
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14
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Provides care according to ethical values and principles.
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15
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Help the elderly to implement the planned rehabilitation program.
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