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Mental Health: General Courses

Mental Health in Older Adults

An awareness course covering the psychological challenges linked to aging and ways to support older adults psychologically and socially.

Duration

9 months

Language

Arabic & English

Section / Category

Mental Health: General Courses

Certificate

Accredited

Program Overview

The course covers the psychological and social changes older adults experience, such as feelings of isolation or loss of previous roles, and offers practical methods for supportive communication and involving them in daily activities. Training relies on interactive discussions and examples from real family situations.

This course is aimed at raising awareness and developing family-support skills and is not specialized psychotherapy. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of older adults' psychological needs and practical tools to support them daily.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common psychological changes among older adults
  • Explain the effect of social isolation on psychological state
  • Apply supportive communication approaches with older adults
  • Involve older adults in meaningful daily activities
  • Recognize signs that warrant seeking specialized support

Admission Requirements

  1. 1 No specific qualification required
  2. 2 Interest in developing skills to support older adults
  3. 3 Basic command of the training language

Who it is for

  • Family members of older adults
  • Caregivers
  • Social workers
  • Care-home staff

Where it runs

  • EGCairo
  • Live online

Upcoming intake dates in each city are confirmed on registration.

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