Psychology of Older Age / Gerontology - ACCREDITED CERT
Understand developmental psychology, working and caring for older adults, mental health & disabilities, dementia, memory
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.S. This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH - International Association of Therapists!
P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion
About the instructor:
Elmira Strange, MPhil - is a Research Psychologist and Online Instructor for the last 10 years, with a passion for topics related to Psychology, Therapy, Self-Development, and Coaching.
All her courses here (approx. 30 courses up-to-date) are certified and accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), and the certificate (with accredited logo) is available on request.
What You Will 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!
Who Should Attend!
- 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'