This course will inform you, from different perspectives, about the factors that keep older people healthy and enable them to continue to participate in society. We will focus on a better understanding of the aging process, the prevention of functional decline and preservation of autonomy. Different excursions will let you experience getting older. Prior to the course, you will be given an assignment to conduct a life review with an elderly person (65+) which will be presented during the course.
The increase in longevity of the population is one of the major achievements of the 21st century. This rapid demographic transition poses huge challenges to many countries in different areas. This two-week course will inform you – from different perspectives – about the factors that keep older people healthy and participating in society. In this multidisciplinary course on healthy aging, we focus on a better understanding of the aging process (biological, psychological and social), the prevention of functional decline and preservation of autonomy. Furthermore, visits to, for example, a Senior Friendly Hospital and an innovative nursing home are included in the programme. We will also let you experience what it is like to get older.
Utrecht Summer School Welcome Day 2023_19.pdf
Aim of the course
The course aim is to give a better understanding of the aging process, the prevention of functional decline and preservation of autonomy.
Study load
Two full weeks of daily classes, workshops and excursions in Utrecht (72 contact hours, 53 hours preparation, self-study and final assignment). Prior to the summer school, you will be given an assignment to conduct a life review with an elderly person (65+).
Costs
- The fee for professionals, both foreign and Dutch, is €950
- Students receive a €300 discount.
- Hogeschool Utrecht students receive a €900 discount.
Please do not make your payment before the discount has been applied.
Additional information
If you would like to make use of the Utrecht Summer School student accommodation, please make sure to check this page. You can check in on or after Sunday 2 July 2023, after 12.00 (noon). More information regarding the check-in is available in the pre-departure and day-to-day document.
Application
Please include in your motivation if you are a student or not.