Recipients
- Psychologists, direct action assistants and informal caregivers.
- Psychology students and researchers in the field of ageing and mental health.
- Volunteers and members of institutions for the elderly.
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April 2 | Strategies to promote Emotional and Cognitive Well-being in the Elderly
Price range: 30.00€ through 50.00€
4 hours | April 2 | 18h00 to 22h00
ONLINE | DR. JOANA OLIVEIRA
Recipients
Objectives
Objectives
- To make trainees aware of the importance of mental health in active and healthy ageing, highlighting the benefits for the quality of life of the elderly.
- To enable trainees to recognize signs of common psychological disorders in old age, such as depression, anxiety and dementia.
- To develop practical skills in trainees to implement strategies to promote the emotional and cognitive well-being of the elderly, specifying effective interventions.
- Encourage the use of mindfulness practices and cognitive stimulation as preventive tools to improve the mental health of the elderly and reduce the risk of psychological disorders.
- To provide trainees with tools and techniques to create inclusive, welcoming and emotionally supportive environments for the elderly, promoting their social and emotional integration.
Contents
Contents
- Introduction to Ageing and Mental Health
- What is active and healthy ageing?
- Psychological and emotional challenges faced by the elderly.
- Main Psychological Disorders in Old Age
- Depression, anxiety and dementias: signs and symptoms.
- Causes and risk factors.
- How to identify and intervene effectively.
- Strategies to promote emotional and cognitive well-being
- o Psychological and emotional support techniques: cognitive and behavioral therapies.
- o Cognitive stimulation: exercises and activities to maintain mental health.
- Mindfulness and Practices for Healthy Ageing
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Simple emotional well-being practices for the elderly.
- Case Studies
- Practical dynamics for applying emotional well-being strategies.
Evaluation and Certificate
Evaluation and Certificate
CERTIFICATE
The trainee will receive a diploma issued by ANGES and a certificate with the number of hours of training, inserted into the SIGO platform, through Associação Teatro e Construção, an entity certified by DGERT.
