Increase your skills in the care of the elderly with this Postgraduate diploma of the highest educational level”

Neuropsychology in the elderly is fundamental to understand the behavior of the elderly. Although this is a specific field of psychology, this Postgraduate diploma wants to go a step further in their specialization, and therefore this specialty has been adapted to the field of nursing. Having specialized nurses will give a boost to health centers, offering more personalized and quality care, since, on many occasions, the elderly feel closer to the nurses than to the doctors themselves, since they are the ones who have, on many occasions, a more direct and closer contact with the patients.

By taking this Postgraduate diploma, they will learn to analyze the current situation of old age in our society, as well as to prepare themselves for the immediate future, since, in the coming decades, when today's young people are older, new knowledge and tools will be needed to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Therefore, TECH has designed this high quality Postgraduate diploma, created by leading professionals in the field and with the most updated content, so that professionals only have to put the desire to study.

In addition, as it is a 100% online specialization, nurses will be able to combine the study of this Postgraduate diploma with the rest of their daily obligations, choosing at all times where and when to study. A high-level qualification that will take the Nursing professional to the highest level in their field of practice.

This program will allow you to make discoveries about the personality of our elders"

This Postgraduate diploma in Neuropsychology of the Elderly for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychogeriatrics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Neuropsychology of the Elderly for Nursing
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in the selection of an updated program in Neuropsychology” 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of psychogeriatrics, who bring their experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which nurses will have to try to solve different professional practice situations that will be presented to them throughout the academic program. To this end, professionals will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in Neuropsychology of the Elderly for Nursing.

Continue your education with us and increase your decision-making confidence"

Don't miss the opportunity to improve your professional skills. We offer you the best teaching methodology and the latest educational technology"

The structure of the contents has been designed by the best professionals in the psychogeriatrics sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of reviewed, studied and diagnosed cases, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to education.

We have the most complete program on the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Physiological and Neuropsychological Changes in the Elderly

1.1. Changes to the Nervous System

1.1.1. Neuropsychological and Psychopathological Alterations in Old Age
1.1.2. Characteristics in the Elderly that Affect Drug Intervention

1.2. Psychopathology and Neuropathology in Consciousness and Perception Disorders in the Elderly

1.2.1. Biopsychosocial Factors in Life Fatigue
1.2.2. Stress in the Daily Life of an Elderly Person
1.2.3. Attention, Learning and Memory
1.2.4. Helplessness
1.2.5. Insulation
1.2.6. Loneliness
1.2.7. Boredom
1.2.8. Neglect
1.2.9. Suicide in Elderly People

1.3. Affective Disorders in Elderly People
1.4. Sleep Disorders in Elderly People

Module 2. The Individual and the Family

2.1. What is Family?

2.1.1. Family Life Cycle
2.1.2. Family Sociability
2.1.3. New Intergenerational Conflicts
2.1.4. Nuclear Family
2.1.5. Modern Family
2.1.6. Social Organization of Sexual Relationships

2.2. Regulatory Processes of Family Life

2.2.1. Family Temperament
2.2.2. Family Identity

2.3. The Family Development and Growth Process

2.3.1. Sandwich Generation
2.3.2. Tupac Amaru Syndrome
2.3.3. Family Aging

2.4. Functional Family in Old Age

2.4.1. Support of Demands and Needs
2.4.2. Parenthood
2.4.3. Subsidiary Responsibility

2.5. Stability of Change and Placement of Authority
2.6. Aging Within the Family

2.6.1. The Family and the Importance of Contributing and Being Productive
2.6.2. Psychosocial Aspects of the Family
2.6.3. Structure
2.6.4. Mechanisms of Action
2.6.5. Family as a Health and Social Network in Old Age
2.6.6.  Current Role of Old Age in 21st Century Families

2.7.  The 70s Crisis

2.7.1. Retirement
2.7.2. Dependency
2.7.3. Depression

2.8. The Family of Today and of the Future
2.9. Quality of Life, Family and Modifications that Occur in Old Age

2.9.1. Society and Aging
2.9.2. How Does Our Body Transform with Old Age?
2.9.3. Psychology and Old Age Metapsychology

2.10. Aging with Satisfaction
2.11. Fulfilling Basic Needs in Old Age

Module 3. Assessment of Health and Disease in Old Age

3.1. Physical and Mental Health Aging
3.2. Physical Evaluation

3.2.1. Medical History
3.2.2. General Physical Examination
3.2.3. Analysis
3.2.4. Neurological Examination
3.2.5. Other Explorations

3.3. Psychic Assessment

3.3.1. Medical History
3.3.2. Life History
3.3.3. Cognitive Assessment
3.3.4. Assessment of Memory and Attention
3.3.5. Behavioral Assessment
3.3.6. Evaluation of the Most Common Psychological Disorders in Old Age

3.4. Social Assessment

3.4.1. Social Network Shared
3.4.2. Belonging to a Group
3.4.3. How Many Friends Do They Have at This Moment?
3.4.4. How Many Friends Did They Previously Have?
3.4.5. Economic Capacity
3.4.6. Recent and Previous Relationships
3.4.7. Social Implication

3.5. Physical Aging
3.6. Physical Activity

3.6.1. Autonomy of Movement
3.6.2. Capacity to Travel or Move Around
3.6.3. Motor Coordination
3.6.4. Level of Tiredness and Fatigue
3.6.5. Daily Life Activities

3.7. Mental Activity

3.7.1. Ability to Read
3.7.2. Ability to Have a Discussion
3.7.3. Flexibility/Rigidity in Reasoning
3.7.4. Creativity in Old Age

3.8. Problem Solving Activities

3.8.1. Ability to Maintain a Conversation
3.8.2. Break Out of the Monologue
3.8.3. Empathize
3.8.4. Conflict Resolution
3.8.5. Allow Win-Win Relationships

A unique, crucial and decisive learning experience to boost your professional development"