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Old age (ELA02kesä2026)

Type of studies
Open University of Applied Sciences
Campuses
Diak joint implementation
Location
Online campus
Ilmoittautumisaika
26.3.2026—4.5.2026

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ELA02kesä2026 Old age
Perustiedot
Code ELA0202A25S-3002
Extent 2
Study period 25.5.2026 – 31.7.2026
Teachers Taina Kilpeläinen, Vesa Vainiomäki
Office Diak joint implementation
Study programme BA of Social Services, BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Sisältö
• the multidisciplinary basis of aging and analysing old age
• diversity of old age and the ability to function
• national and international old age policies
• changes related to aging
• reflection of professional personal growth
• values, objectives and working methods related to working with the elderly
• Act on Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Older Population and on Social and Health Services for Older Persons and quality recommendations
Learning outcomes
Students
• understand aging, old age and the life path and situations of the elderly from a multidisciplinary starting point
• are familiar with old-age and elder care policies, values, objectives, working methods and quality recommendations
• know how to assess and analyse their values, attitudes and ideas of humans in relation to the uniqueness of old age
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty