Psychology of Old Age

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    3h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Psychology of Old Age course is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kick start their career relating to Psychology of Old Age as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of the topic, then this program is perfect for you.

Our online courses come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each course is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.

We pride ourselves on our supportive network of dedicated instructors and attentive customer service team who are dedicated to assisting you through your learning journey. Contact them at any time via email should you have any questions or queries.

Age is beauty, with age people grow up, explore and fit themselves in life, but as we grow old our body function changes. We start to experience tooth decay, our hair turns white, we become weak. Apart from the physical problems, elderly people suffer from mental health conditions due to aging. Psychology of Old Age is also known as Geriatric psychology. Psychology of Old Age deals with the mental health condition due to aging. This section of psychology helps assess and cure the feeling of loneliness in old age, Alzheimer, dementia, depression, anxiety and other mental discomforts or sickness.

In this Psychology of Old Age course, you will know about the psychology of old age, you will be able to assess the condition of your elderly client and give them proper treatment as they require. If you are a relative or carer of any elderly person this course will help you to understand the psychological condition of the older person. This course is made by a professional, very easily demonstrated and comes with a piece of valuable knowledge and certificate to expertise you in Psychology of Old Age!

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

Skills You Will Master
Understanding the psychology of old age
Coping up with loneliness, depression, alzheimer, dementia
Understanding memory-related issues in older age
Difference between ‘Alzheimer’s disease’ and ‘dementia’
What is ‘developmental psychology’
The coping strategies with elderly people and aging
Caring elderly people
Nutrition and exercise in old age?

Psychology of Old Age course is Designed By Qualified Professionals.

This comprehensive psychology of Old Age course is suitable for beginners and who want to gain a better understanding of Gerontology.

This course is perfect 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
Anyone who would like to learn theories of ‘old age’

This Psychology of Old Age course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your qualifications to your CV to enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

You can explore your career in:

Counselling psychology
Psychotherapy
Social care
Carer for old people
Nurse for old people

Psychology of Old Age Course is Designed By Qualified Professionals

There are no academic entry requirements for this course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds
A desire to be successful
Have an interest in older people’s Psychology
Have an interest in working with old people
Have an interest in psychology, therapy, and working with people

Upon completion of the course, Skill Express will send you an E-Certificate for the course which comes with relevant awarding body’s attestation. Once we send you the certificate, you can print it out and will have lifetime usage permission. But you can always order for a hard copy certificate where charges will apply.

Highlights of The Psychology of Old Age Course
Life stages and theories related to old age
Memory related issues and diseases
Chronic illness
Loneliness factors in the elderly population
Coping with issues
Exercising and balanced life
Understanding older people psychology
Description of developmental psychology
Stereotypes of older people and effects on older people

Why Choose Skill Express?
Instantly accessible CPD Accredited certificate on successful course completion
24/7 access to the course for lifetime
Free E-Certificate after course completion
Developed by qualified professionals with updated resources
Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday – Friday)
No hidden fees or exam charges

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Dementia
  • Old age
  • Depression
  • Psychology of Older Age
  • Developmental
  • Gerontology
  • Ageing
  • Common Stereotypes of Older People

Course programme

About Your Course
  • About Your Tutor
  • About Your Course
Introduction to Psychology of Older Age
  • What is ‘Developmental Psychology’?
  • What is ‘Gerontology’?
  • What we consider as ‘old age’
  • What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens
Psychology of Older Age
  • Common Stereotypes of Older People
  • How Stereotyping Affects Older People
  • Life Stages and Theories
  • What Do We Look Forward to In Our Older Age?
Mental Health and Old Age
  • Memory-Related Issues
  • Learning disabilities
  • Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
  • Chronic Illness and Disabilities
  • Substance Abuse (addictions)
The Quality of Life
  • What is ‘Quality of Life’?
  • Loneliness Factors in The Elderly Population
  • Coping with Grief and Bereavement
  • ‘Mild’ and ‘severe’ depression
  • Fear of Dying (‘death Anxiety’)
Improving Health and Wellbeing
  • The Effects of Exercising
  • Is It Worth Eating ‘healthy’ in Older Age?
  • What Else Affects ‘health’ and ‘wellbeing’?
  • Caring for Older People
Assessment

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will have to pass an automated assessment consisting of multiple-choice/assignments. You will get the instant result once you are done with this assessment. You don’t have to worry about getting failed on the assessment. You will be given an unlimited number of chances to pass yourself with the assessment. And there are no extra fees involved in retakes.

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