Dementia Awareness
This course provides practical knowledge and strategies to support individuals living with dementia, promoting compassionate, person-centred care while improving communication and overall quality of life.
Course Content
This course is comprised of 19 lessons and 3 quizzes. You can view the course structure by clicking the section headings.
1. Introduction to Dementia
- Learning Objectives
- What is Dementia?
- Understanding The Brain & Dementia
- Recognising Early Symptoms
2. Types of Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Other Types of Dementia
- Quiz
3. Communication Techniques
- Why Communication Can be Challenging
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Dealing with Agitation, Aggression, and Confusion
- Redirection Techniques and Calming Strategies
- Redirection Techniques
- Calming Strategies
- Quiz
4. Practical Care
- Promoting Independence Where Possible
- Social Interaction
- Mental Stimulation
- Supporting Physical Health
- Quiz
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- 50 Minutes
- Access on Any Device
- CPD Accredited
- 18 Lessons
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