The Public Health Institute of the University of Porto within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the approved application “Platform For a Global Health – Qualification of Human Health Resources”, coordinated by the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North in the context of the WARNING N.º 01/PRR/2021 – Youth Impulse Program STEAM and Adult Impulse Program, presents below the advanced course on the topic: Non-pharmacological interventions to prevent cognitive decline.
Fridays (November 15 and 22) 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Saturdays (November 16 and 23) 9.00 am to 1.00 pm ; 2.00 pm to 6:00 pm
Course addressed to:
- adults over 23 years old;
- residents in the national territory at the time of the actions of which they are beneficiaries.
Obs.:Free course, but limited to 40 places, which will be filled in order of registration; The submission of an academic qualification certificate and/or proof of professional experience in the areas of Health Sciences, Sports or Social Sciences is mandatory.
- Understand the epidemiology of cognitive decline and dementia;
- Identify the main risk factors and preventive measures for cognitive decline and dementia;
- Develop multi-domain interventions with a view to preventing cognitive decline, with particular emphasis on the following activities: cognitive training, food education, physical exercise, prevention of social isolation and assessment/correction of hearing problems;
- Implement long-term monitoring plans for implemented interventions.
The course is aimed at professionals in the areas of Health Sciences, Sports or Social Sciences, with an interest in cognitive decline and dementia.
*Candidates must prove this requirement by submitting a certificate of academic qualifications and/or proof of professional experience in the areas of Health Sciences, Sports or Social Sciences.
ATTENTION: Applications from those selected in previous editions will not be accepted, even if they have not completed the course.
