The family is the fundamental pillar of the elderly, so it is essential to include them in their treatment”

Nurses are one of the healthcare professionals who have the most contact with patients. In the case of the elderly, they come into such close contact with them that it helps them when treating them. For this reason, it is important that they also know the patient's family, since, as a primary referential element, it is fundamental in the acquisition of resources to face the elderly. This program is unique in that it presents a unique dimension of the individual's relationship with the family.

In addition, the work of loneliness, boredom, physical pain and cognitive deficiencies is essential for the nurse to be effective in the intervention in the elderly, but above all, the emotional management of each moment is perhaps the most interesting basis to ensure that the elderly of tomorrow can continue to be masters of their lives.

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 the course. A high-level qualification that will take the Nursing professional to the highest level in their field of practice.

Families should be involved in patients' health care. Learn how to treat the elderly with an appropriate family intervention”

This Postgraduate diploma in Family Intervention 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
• New Developments in Family Intervention for the Elderly
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in family intervention for the elderly
• 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 selecting a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Family Intervention of the Elderly for Nursing, you will earn a degree by TECH Global University”

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.

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

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To do this, professionals will have the help of an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in Family Intervention of the Elderly for Nursing and with great experience.

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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.

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Module 1. The Individual and the Family

1.1. What is Family?

1.1.1. Family Life Cycle
1.1.2. Family Sociability
1.1.3. New Intergenerational Conflicts
1.1.4. Nuclear Family
1.1.5. Modern Family
1.1.6. Social Organization of Sexual Relationships

1.2. Regulatory Processes of Family Life

1.2.1. Family Temperament
1.2.2. Family Identity

1.3. The Family Development and Growth Process

1.3.1. Sandwich Generation
1.3.2. Tupac Amaru Syndrome
1.3.3. Family Aging

1.4. Functional Family in Old Age

1.4.1. Support of Demands and Needs
1.4.2. Parenthood
1.4.3. Subsidiary Responsibility

1.5. Stability of Change and Placement of Authority
1.6. Aging Within the Family

1.6.1. The Family and the Importance of Contributing and Being Productive
1.6.2. Psychosocial Aspects of the Family
1.6.3. Structure
1.6.4. Mechanisms of Action
1.6.5. Family as a Health and Social Network in Old Age
1.6.6. Current Role of Old Age in 21st Century Families

1.7. The 70s Crisis

1.7.1. Retirement
1.7.2. Dependency
1.7.3. Depression

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

1.9.1. Society and Aging
1.9.2. How Does Our Body Transform with Old Age?
1.9.3. Psychology and Old Age Metapsychology

1.10. Aging with Satisfaction
1.11. Fulfilling Basic Needs in Old Age

Module 2. Assessment of Health and Disease in the Elderly

2.1. Physical and Mental Health Aging
2.2. Physical Evaluation

2.2.1. Medical History
2.2.2. General Physical Examination
2.2.3. Analysis
2.2.4. Neurological Examination
2.2.5. Other Explorations

2.3. Psychic Assessment

2.3.1. Medical History
2.3.2. Life History
2.3.3. Cognitive Assessment
2.3.4. Assessment of Memory and Attention
2.3.5. Behavioral Assessment
2.3.6. Evaluation of the Most Common Psychological Disorders in Old Age

2.4. Social Assessment

2.4.1. Social Network Shared
2.4.2. Belonging to a Group
2.4.3. How Many Friends Do They Have at This Moment?
2.4.4. How Many Friends Did They Previously Have?
2.4.5. Economic Capacity
2.4.6. Recent and Previous Relationships
2.4.7. Social Implication

2.5. Physical Aging
2.6. Physical Activity

2.6.1. Autonomy of Movement
2.6.2. Capacity to Travel or Move Around
2.6.3. Motor Coordination
2.6.4. Level of Tiredness and Fatigue
2.6.5. Daily Life Activities

2.7. Mental Activity

2.7.1. Ability to Read
2.7.2. Ability to Have a Discussion
2.7.3. Flexibility/Rigidity in Reasoning
2.7.4. Creativity in Old Age

2.8. Problem Solving Activities

2.8.1. Ability to Maintain a Conversation
2.8.2. Break Out of the Monologue
2.8.3. Empathize
2.8.4. Conflict Resolution
2.8.5. Allow Win-Win Relationships

Module 3. Psychotherapies and Intervention in the Elderly from a Clinical Psychology Perspective

3.1.  Common and Differential Elements in Psychotherapy of Elderly People
3.2. Different Types of Conflicts and Models that Explain Health and Illness Behaviors
3.3. Competent Scenarios and Motivational Interviewing
3.4. Behavior Modification and Time-Limited Psychology in Old Age
3.5. Functional Analysis
3.6. Systemic Therapy
3.7. MRI: Brief Problem-Focused Therapy
3.8. SFBT: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
3.9. Family Sculpting
3.10. Narrating Metaphoric Stories
3.11. Prescriptions: Healing Processes
3.12. Original Prescriptions
3.13. Strategic Therapy and Constructivism

3.13.1.  Bonding and Framing of the Elderly Patient in Psychotherapy

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