Content
- Seminar: 5 hours
- Independent work: 175 hours
Subject carrier
Description
1.Introduction 1.1Aging 1.2 Demography and epidemiology of agin 2. The
basic mechanisms of aging 2.1Biology of the aging 2.13Theories of the aging
3.Pathophysiological background of aging 3.1The impact of aging on the
locomotor system 3.2 The impact of aging on the cardio-vascular system 3.3The
impact of aging on the brain-vascular system 3.4The impact of aging on other
systems (skin, sensors, urine system, digestive system, endocrine system, immune
system, respiratory system) 3.5Chronic diseases in elderly 3.6 Dementia in
elderly 3.7Sarcopenia and frailty 3.8Psycho-social aspects of aging 4.
Strategies for healthy aging 4.1 Active and healthy aging for active and healthy
old age 4.2 Long-life learning: access to knowledge, education and training 4.3
Extension of employment 4.4 Prevention of falls of the elderly 4.5 Prevention of
age frailty 4.6 Access to infrastructure in the local community 4.7. Supporting
independent living at home
