GCE 305 — Management and Counselling of the Elderly
GCE department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
examine the concepts of ageing, geriatric psychology and counselling
explain ‘ageism’ and ‘elder abuse’ and show their effect on older adults’ self-concept
discuss successful ageing and the physical and mental health of older adults and their management
outline the theories of ageing and longevity and their pitfalls
differentiate between institutional and home-based management of the elderly; and
explain grief counselling, retirement Planning and counselling Education 588 New
Course contents
The concept and forms of ageing. The nature and scope of geriatric psychology and counselling. The career and functions of the geriatric counsellor. The concept and manifestations of ageism. Nature, forms of and risk factors in elder abuse as well as management of victims of elder abuse.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study GCE 305.