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Social GerontologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO21ESOS4

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of the theory within social gerontology and is able to critically reflect on the categorisation of the elderly.
- knows how to encounter seniors and their relatives and is able to guide them in the social service system.
- can apply, plan and evaluate resource-enhancing methods for the elderly in order to promote health and functional ability.

Content

- perspectives on aging in different contexts
- societal trends and development opportunities in social gerontology
- physical, mental and social challenges among the elderly
- forms of service and services for the elderly / third sector
- social counselling and service planning
- digital welfare technology as support in everyday life for the elderly
- kinship care and family support
- resource-enhancing methods

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 29.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Janina Dahla
Teacher in charge

Janina Dahla

Groups
  • USO22FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO24FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO23FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of the theory within social gerontology and is able to critically reflect on the categorisation of the elderly.
- knows how to encounter seniors and their relatives and is able to guide them in the social service system.
- can apply, plan and evaluate resource-enhancing methods for the elderly in order to promote health and functional ability.

Content

- perspectives on aging in different contexts
- societal trends and development opportunities in social gerontology
- physical, mental and social challenges among the elderly
- forms of service and services for the elderly / third sector
- social counselling and service planning
- digital welfare technology as support in everyday life for the elderly
- kinship care and family support
- resource-enhancing methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Janina Dahla
Teacher in charge

Janina Dahla

Groups
  • USO21FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO22FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO23FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO24FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of the theory within social gerontology and is able to critically reflect on the categorisation of the elderly.
- knows how to encounter seniors and their relatives and is able to guide them in the social service system.
- can apply, plan and evaluate resource-enhancing methods for the elderly in order to promote health and functional ability.

Content

- perspectives on aging in different contexts
- societal trends and development opportunities in social gerontology
- physical, mental and social challenges among the elderly
- forms of service and services for the elderly / third sector
- social counselling and service planning
- digital welfare technology as support in everyday life for the elderly
- kinship care and family support
- resource-enhancing methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 15.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Janina Dahla
Teacher in charge

Janina Dahla

Groups
  • USO21FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO22FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO23FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of the theory within social gerontology and is able to critically reflect on the categorisation of the elderly.
- knows how to encounter seniors and their relatives and is able to guide them in the social service system.
- can apply, plan and evaluate resource-enhancing methods for the elderly in order to promote health and functional ability.

Content

- perspectives on aging in different contexts
- societal trends and development opportunities in social gerontology
- physical, mental and social challenges among the elderly
- forms of service and services for the elderly / third sector
- social counselling and service planning
- digital welfare technology as support in everyday life for the elderly
- kinship care and family support
- resource-enhancing methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None