Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S000233

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

TERP ROV 2^ ANNO - 1^ SEMESTRE dal Oct 5, 2016 al Dec 7, 2016.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Awareness of aging process with its psychological, social and cultural issues
Knowing dementia and needs of people with dementia (i.e. BPSD and non-pharmachological treatments)

Program

AGING
Demographic impact
Social and cultural issues
Cognition
Time (past, present, future)
Emotions and sexuality

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN THE ELDERLY
Dementias (diagnostic criteria, clinical picture)
BPSD (non pharmachological treatment, assessment)
Depression

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Ploton L. La persona anziana Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano 2003
Morton I. La persona con demenza – Approcci psicologici centrati sulla persona Erickson, Trento 2004
Katz R., Genevay B., Le emozioni degli operatori nella relazione di aiuto - Il controtransfert nel lavoro con gli anziani Erickson, Trento 1994
Mace Nancy L., Rabins Peter V. Una giornata di 36 ore. Prendersi cura della persona con demenza Erickson 2013 9788859003410

Examination Methods

Test with multiple choice and open questions
Interview

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE