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 enable them to participate 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.
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 €3 00 discount.
- Hogeschool Utrecht students receive a € 900 discount.
Please do not make your payment before the discount has been applied.
Additional information
The housing costs include housing, plus a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag, for you to keep. This sleeping bag also includes an inflatable pillow and matrass cover. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please contact us, so we can give you a € 50 discount on the housing fee. Please note that you cannot buy individual bedding items.
Application
Please include in your motivation if you are a student or not.