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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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Course description; 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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