Health literacy in promoting brain health and memory services

20.11.2025 - 8.5.2026

5 cr

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Factors that promote brain health based on the research evidence
Evaluation of information related to brain health from the perspective of health literacy
Supporting health literacy
Lifestyle guidance that promotes brain health
Implementation of brain health-promoting practices and development of memory services.

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Scope

5 cr

Code

BJ00DW92

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

Define what health literacy means and identify the factors that influence it.
Explain how an organization promotes health literacy and suggest ways to enhance it.
Identify known factors and actions that promote brain health.
Explain the connection between health literacy and brain health.
Critically assess the comprehensibility, reliability, and usability of written, oral, and online information related to brain health and memory services.
Apply communication methods that support health literacy to enhance the understanding and utilization of information.
Utilize principles of effective communication methods in lifestyle guidance that promotes brain health.
Use evidence-based information to implement brain health-promoting practices and to plan, execute, and develop person-centered memory services.

Organiser

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

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Health and well-being

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