This course, centered on Long-Term Care Reablement, integrates professional experiences from Taiwan and the United Kingdom to provide an in-depth analysis of this emerging policy and service model in long-term care. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins, core concepts, and practical approaches of Reablement, while broadening their global perspectives through international best-practice cases and evidence-based research.
Taiwan is not only the first country in Asia to promote Reablement in long-term care, but also one of the few to implement it nationwide as a systematic model. The course is taught by experts who have been deeply involved in government policy design and system development, alongside specialists from the Kent County Council in the UK, offering firsthand professional knowledge through cross-national collaboration.
The entire course is delivered in English, combining professional depth with international exchange value, making it well-suited for learners interested in long-term care, health care, and global policy trends.
Through this course, participants will learn to:
Understand the origins, contemporary significance, and core concepts of Reablement.
Learn client-centered and daily life–integrated Reablement intervention models through client-centered guidance.
Strengthen their confidence and determination to implement Reablement by drawing on experiences from Taiwan and leading countries.
單元 1:Getting to Know Reablement
單元 2:Goal Setting in Reablement 10/7-10/20
單元 3:Practical Interventions in Reablement
單元 4:Reablement cognitive intervention 10/21-11/04
單元 5:Post-class Quizzes CH1-CH3 11/05-11/11
單元 6:Practical Implementation in Reablement
單元 7:Reablement Models in Different Countries
單元 8:Course Feedback
This course is structured into seven main modules. It guides participants to explore the origins and social significance of Reablement, with a focus on a client-centered approach. Learners will study how to apply daily routines and activity design to put Reablement principles into practice, helping older adults maintain autonomy and enhance their quality of life.
The course also draws on international best practices by introducing the distinctive features of the UK’s Reablement model, providing participants with cross-cultural perspectives and practical insights. Finally, the course leads learners to integrate their knowledge and develop concrete action plans, applying Reablement concepts to real-world care contexts and cultivating professional competence that bridges theory and practice.
Post-class Quizzes: A total of 7 quizzes, each accounting for 10% of the final grade, for a total of 70%.
Instructor–Student Interaction: Asking and answering questions in the discussion forum, graded based on quality, accounting for 15% of the final grade.
Course Feedback: Sharing reflections on the course in the discussion forum, graded based on quality, accounting for 15% of the final grade.
Human Development (Elderly Stage)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training
Long-Term Care
1. What will I gain from this course? Upon completing this course, learners will understand the origins and core values of Reablement, master client-centered intervention models, and acquire the ability to integrate Reablement concepts into daily life. At the same time, by studying international best practices from Norway and the UK, learners will broaden their professional perspectives and develop feasible Reablement action plans that can be applied to long-term care and caregiving services, thereby promoting older adults’ independence and quality of life.
2. Will I receive a certificate after completing this course? Yes. Learners who meet the course requirements will be eligible to apply for a certificate.
3. Do I need to complete other courses before taking this one? Having prior knowledge from courses such as Human Development (Elderly Stage), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training, or Long-Term Care will be helpful, but it is not required. All interested learners are welcome to join and learn about Reablement in Long-Term Care to overcome the challenges of aging together!
4. What if I just found out about this great resource and don’t have enough time to finish the course? Please continue to follow our course announcements. You may refer to the MOOCs section on our university’s Office of Academic Affairs website or join the KMU MOOCs Facebook Fan Page to stay updated on the latest course offerings. Courses will be relaunched regularly, and we look forward to having you join us in learning together.
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