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Short Courses

Psychology of Ageing

Duration 3-hour

Certificate TP Certificate

Course Overview

This 3-hour workshop introduces participants to age-related changes across the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional dimensions. Participants will examine the stereotypical beliefs on ageing, appreciate the ageing experiences through simulation, try out hands-on cognitive exercises, and put into practice the concepts for successful ageing.

Who Should Attend

Senior citizens

What You'll Learn

Examination of the stereotypical beliefs on ageing
Appreciate the ageing experiences through simulation
Cognitive exercises

Certification

Participants will be issued with a Certificate of Performance upon meeting 75% of the required course attendance.

For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Lecturer/Trainer Profile

Mr Sam Sim Kim Yang

Sam is a lecturer in Temasek Polytechnic, School of Humanities & Social Sciences. Apart from his teaching roles, he has been actively involved in research & development of brain training tools, and to evaluate the efficacy of these tools within the community and the eldercare sector. He has co-authored several international peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field of cognitive ageing. He holds an Honours degree in Psychology from The University of Western Australia and a Master of Gerontology from Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Course Contact

Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
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