1. Gerontology:
Understand the physiological, psychological and social characteristics and changes of the elderly, and understand their needs and challenges for health management.
2. Health management:
Learn health management techniques such as health assessment, health promotion and disease prevention to help the elderly maintain and improve their health.
3. Geriatric diseases and care:
Learn common senile diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and related nursing and treatment methods.
4. Rehabilitation treatment:
Learn the principles and methods of rehabilitation treatment for the elderly, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, to help the elderly recover their functions and improve their quality of life.
5. Nutrition and diet management:
Understand the nutritional needs and diet management of the elderly, including making a diet plan suitable for the elderly, and preventing and managing nutrition-related problems.
6. Mental health and social support: understand the mental health problems of the elderly, such as depression and anxiety, and understand the methods and resources to provide psychological support and social support.
What can the elderly health and management major do?
1. Elderly Health Manager:
Can work in medical institutions, nursing homes or community health centers, responsible for the health assessment of the elderly, formulate health management plans, and provide health advice and education.
2. Community service coordinator for the elderly:
Responsible for organizing and coordinating community health services and resources for the elderly, including health promotion activities, social support and nursing services.
3. Rehabilitation therapist:
Pay attention to the rehabilitation of the elderly, help them recover their functions, relieve their pain or improve their quality of life. You can work in a hospital, a rehabilitation center or a nursing home.
4. Nursing home manager:
Responsible for managing the daily operation of sanatorium or sanatorium, including coordinating medical care, diet management, activity organization and staff management.