To learn and acquire the capacity for discussion and research on prevention, assistance and innovation in the field of geriatric rehabilitation
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology underlying aging is required.
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Assessment Methods
oral examination
Texts
Manuale di gerontologia e geriatria, Mauro Zamboni,Ottavio Bosello Editore: PICCIN-NUOVA LIBRARIA,2011 Disturbi cognitivi dell'invecchiamento. Processi diagnostici e processi riabilitativi, S. Barba Editore: UTET Università ,2002 L'invecchiamento. Biologia, fisiologia e strategie anti-aging, G. Nicola Bisciotti, 2013 Geriatric Physical Therapy, Rita Wong,Dale Avers,Andrew A. Guccione Editore: Mosby, 2011
Contents
Aging and fragility Major geriatric syndromes Approach to the frail elderly General principles of aging Rehabilitation of the most common geriatric syndromes
