Psychogerontology

Code	11776
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	5
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	None.
Mode of delivery	Presential.
Work placements	NA
Learning outcomes	It is intended that students learn the fundamentals, apply intervention techniques and psychological assessment from a psychogerontological perspective. Students must: • Discuss and apply constructs and theoretical models to the study and the intervention in old age. • To characterize the psychological development in old age. • To perform comprehensive geriatric assessment processes and psychological evaluation for the elderly. • Apply, ground methods, techniques and psychological intervention programs in old age. • Demonstrate interpersonal skills with seniors • Consult and critically analyze scientific information on issues related to the practice and psychological research in old age. • Demonstrate skills to work in multidisciplinary among old age Intervention teams.
Syllabus	1. Psychogerontology and psychology of aging: constructs and theoretical perspectives. 2. Research in Psychogerontology: Research designs, methods and techniques. 3. Psychological assessment in old age and comprehensive geriatric assessment. 4. Psychological intervention and promotion of well-being in old age.
Main Bibliography	- Afonso, R. M. (2011). Reminiscência como estratégia de intervenção psicológica em pessoas idosas. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian/Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia.- Budson, A. E. & Solomon, P. R. (2015). Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia: A Practic - Fernandez, Ballesteros, R. (2009). Psicogerontologia: perspetivas europeas para un mundo que envejece. Madrid: Piramide. - Paúl, C. & Ribeiro, O. (2012). Manual de gerontologia. Lisboa: Lidel. - Resnick, B., Gwyther, L. P. & Roberto, K. (Eds.) (2010). Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes. New York: Springer. - Schaie, K. W. & Willis, S. L. (2010). Handbook of the Psychology of Aging (7th Ed.). San Diego: Elsevier Academic Press. - Sorocco, K. H. & Lauderdale, S. (2011). Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Older Adults: Innovations Across Care Settings. New York. Springer Publishing Company. - Woods, R. (Ed.) (2008). Psychological Problems of Ageing: Assessment, Treatment and Care. New York: Wiley.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Teaching and learning activities included in this Unit include the following: - Collection and systematization of knowledge. - Discussion and analysis of cases. - Discussion and analysis of documents. - Development of research-oriented databases for specific content. - Carrying out individual and group work. - Theoretical showing / systematization. The parameters considered in the evaluation of the Unit are: - Participation / attitude in class. - Theoretical and practical exercises conducted throughout the semester. - Presentation of work about an intervention program; - Preparation of comprehensive geriatric assessment process / psychological evaluation. - Knowledge assessment Tests.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.