Lesson 13: Healthy Aging and Mental Health

Learning pathway:

In this course, approaches to the biological and psychosocial changes brought about by the aging process will be presented. This course will provide the ability to formulate physiotherapeutic interventions focusing on healthy aging and mental health in the elderly. This multidimensional approach will enable participants to promote mental health through both mental health exercises (12nd and 13rd videos) and physical activity that encompasses healthy aging, such as stretching. 

Learning pathway of the topic in the field of intercultural communication: In this course, an elderly person living alone with a previous illness and kinesiophobia due to falls will be motivated to exercise.”

Field of physiotherapy – Geriatric physiotherapy (Cognitive exercise approaches)