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  1. Yunus Emre Health Services Vocational School
  2. Department of Health Care Services
  3. Program in Geriatric Care
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  5. Fundamentals of Gerontology
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
YAB122 - Fundamentals of Gerontology II. SEMESTER 2 +0 4.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) DOÇ. DR. EMRE BİRİNCİ
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
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Work Placement Not applicable
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Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 The definition of old age and history of gerontology
Week - 2 The demographic situation in Turkey and in the world, and epidemiology of aging
Week - 3 The importance of quality of life in older individuals
Week - 4 Changes in old age and types of old age
Week - 5 Factors Affecting Ageing and the Prevention of Premature Ageing
Week - 6 Factors Affecting Ageing and the Prevention of Premature Ageing
Week - 7 Physiological changes due to aging
Week - 8 Psycho-social changes in the elderly
Week - 9 Ageing problems
Week - 10 Raising the quality of life in older individuals
Week - 11 Age-related legislation in Turkey
Week - 12 Organizations and institutions providing services to the elderly in Turkey
Week - 13 old age and ethics
Week - 14 Healthy and Active Ageing

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