Module 1: Models, methods and knowledge of care

Summary here, what this first module is all about.

Purposes and goals

Purpose 1: To know the different models and methods based on person centered care.

  •  to know the principles and methods of the person-centered approach
  •  to know the principles and methods of “bientraitance”
  •  to know the principles and methods of gentle care

Purpose 2: To understand the normal and pathological characteristics of the aging process.

  •  to know how to differentiate between the major cognitive-behavioral syndromes

Purpose 3: To reflect on the professional experience of care, the relationship of care and care at home in the light of the models and methods proposed.

  •  to interpret the problematic behaviors of the cared-for person and translating them into needs

Purpose 4: To adopt a relational approach person centered, in a multidimensional perspective, including all basic needs.

  •  to observe the person as a whole, recognising their potential, preferences and interests
  • to know how to deal with specific life issues

Content

  1. The representations of old age and the elderly in our society (the myths of old age)
  2. The evolution of "care": historical perspective and social representations
  3. Approaches to the care relationship

    - The person-centred approach: issues and implications

    - The “bientraitance”: issues and implications

    - Gentle care: issues and implications
  4. Validation: issues and implications

The following content should be selected according to the needs of the learners

The normal and pathological ageing process

  • Cognitive and psychic ageing.
  • Normal and pathological ageing.
  • Successful aging.
  • The evolution of ageing in the future.
  • Sociological and demographic data.

The consequences of aging

  • The frailty of the elderly.
  • The characteristics of the older person's illness.
  • The expression of symptoms specific to older people.
  • The geriatric patient: reserve and adaptation.
  • Functional autonomy and its importance.

The major cognitive behavioral syndromes

  • Neuro-evolutionary syndromes.
  • Cognitive and associated behavioral disorders.
  • The organisation of daily care and support.
  • Confusional syndrome: care interventions and reassuring attitudes.
  • The depressive syndrome and the suicidal risk: their particularities in the elderly.

Specific life issues

  • The notions of consent and assent.
  • Rights and freedoms, the trusted person, advance directives.
  • Sexuality.

The grieving process, death.

References