Understand developmental psychology, working and caring for older adults, mental health & disabilities, dementia, memory
What you'll learn
- Have a thorough understanding of psychology related to 'older age' (gerontology)
- Understanding of memory-related issues in older age
- How to avoid depression and loneliness in older age
- How important 'nutrition' and exercising in older age
- How to care for older people
- Add another great accomplishment to your CV / resume!
Requirements
- You should have an interest in psychology, therapy, and/or working with people
- You should be able to access Udemy material
Description
Are you interested in learning about psychology of 'older age'? Do you want to understand what the needs of older population are, what their challenges and concerns?Whether you are building a professional career as a therapist, coach, psychologist or carer, or you are learning for your own personal interest, you are in the right place!
In this course you will take 23 informative lectures where you will find out many interesting aspects:
- What is the difference between 'Alzheimer’s disease' and 'dementia'
- How we stereotype older people and how it affects them
- What is 'developmental psychology'
- Substance abuse in older peple
- How to improve health in older age
- What role exercise and healthy nutrition play when we get older
- and much more!
P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn about 'older age' psychology (gerontology)
- Anyone who is interested in various topics related to psychology
- Anyone who is planning their career in psychology and/or caring environment
- Anyone who is looking after the elderly and would like to learn theories of 'old age'
