Syllabus
Lectures:
1. Introduction, definition of geriatrics and gerontology. Biological, psychological and social ageing. Demographic trends. Theories of ageing, morbidity, mortality.
2. Somatic evolutional changes in particular organ systems and their influence on physical activity of elderly. Practical experience wearing geronto-dress (simulation of changes in older age).
3. Geriatric medicine. The most important diseases of older age (cardiovascular, metabolic and oncological disorders. Polymorbidity.
4. Geriatric syndromes (nutritional disorders, incontinence, thermoregulation, sleeping disorders, instability, dizziness and falls, pain, pressure ulcers). Impairment of locomotor system.
5. Psychology and psychopathology of older age. Dementia. Gastrointestinal and urogenital diseases.
6. Nutrition in older age and prevention of non-communicable diseases. Physical activity in older age.
7. Specific exercise programs (for incontinence prevention, after joint replacement, in fall prevention etc.). Exercise examples.
Annotation
This subject aims to provide a general knowledge of geriatrics and gerontology. Students should obtain knowledge about basic problems and frequent diseases of old age.