What you will learn in this course

What is dementia? Causes of dementia and its symptoms. Types of dementia and its diagnosis of dementia. How to support people with dementia to live fulfilling lives.

  • 1

    Welcome

  • 2

    Introduction

    • What is dementia?
    • Who is affected by dementia?
    • Causes of dementia
    • Check your learning
    • Brain structure and types of dementia
    • Diagnosis of dementia
    • Dementia treatment and care
    • Check your learning
  • 3

    Symptoms and stages of dementia

    • Symptoms of dementia
    • Early signs of dementia
    • Signs of late stage of dementia
    • The dementia Journey
    • Planning for the future
  • 4

    How is it like to live with dementia

    • What does having dementia mean for a person?
    • Effects of dementia on the person's feelings and emotions
    • Behaviours that challenge people looking after someone with dementia
  • 5

    Supporting people with dementia

    • Person centered approaches
    • Person centred planning
    • Communicating with people with dementia
    • Tips on how to conduct yourself when supporting a person with dementia
    • Supporting people to live active lives
  • 6

    Before you go...

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