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Program of Elderly Care

YB223

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S

Course Code
YB223
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the clinical features, stages and care processes of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  2. Assess the daily living needs of individuals living with dementia and plan appropriate care approaches.
  3. Use appropriate empathic and supportive communication methods to establish effective communication between patients and caregivers.
  4. Define the behavioral and psychological symptoms experienced by individuals with dementia and determine appropriate intervention methods.
  5. Analyze ethical and legal responsibilities in dementia care and make decisions in line with patient rights.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enable students to understand dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, from a holistic perspective, recognize its clinical characteristics, and develop person-centered care plans. The course covers the stages of dementia, challenges encountered in daily life, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and ethical and legal responsibilities. In addition, empathy and supportive approaches in communication processes between patients and caregivers will be emphasized, and students' practical skills will be developed through case-based examples.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and General Overview
2nd Week What Is Dementia? Types and Epidemiology
3rd Week Alzheimer's Disease: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Process
4th Week Stages of Dementia and the Process of Cognitive Decline
5th Week Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
6th Week Daily Life of Individuals Living with Dementia
7th Week Management of Nutrition, Sleep, and Physical Activity
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms
10th Week The Role of Family Members and Caregivers
11th Week Ethical Issues and Legal Aspects
12th Week Dementia-Friendly Communities and Environmental Modifications
13th Week Communication Techniques and an Empathetic Approach
14th Week Current Treatment Methods and Supportive Therapies
15th Week General Evaluation and Case Discussions
Recommended or Required ReadingDoğan, S. (Ed.). (2020). Gerontoloji ve Geriatri Hemşireliği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Kaptanoğlu, C. (2018). Demans ve Alzheimer Hastalığı: Tanı ve Tedavi Yaklaşımları.
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014). Kaplan & Sadock?s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (10th ed.).
Innes, A., Kelly, F., & McCabe, L. (2012). Key Issues in Evolving Dementia Care: International Theory-Based Policy and Practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 38 38
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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