An Introduction to Dementia
course information
aims and objectives
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Describe what the term dementia means and the process and implications of a diagnosis of dementia for the person and their family.
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Understand person-centred approaches to working with people with dementia.
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Identify key communication and support approaches to improve the care received by people with dementia.
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Increase confidence and satisfaction in delivering care for people with dementia and their carers.
course contents
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What is dementia?
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Facts and figures about dementia
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Signs and symptoms of dementia
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Understanding memory loss and cognitive dysfunction
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The main brain disorders that lead to a diagnosis of dementia
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Alzheimer’s disease
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Vascular dementia
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Dementia with Lewy bodies
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Fronto-temporal dementia
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Conditions that are mistaken for dementia
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Factors that affect a person’s experience of living with dementia
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Person-centred approaches to dementia care
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Communication and support for people with dementia and their carers/family.
structure of course
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Assessing and diagnosing dementia
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Types of dementia
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Processes on assessment
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Implications of diagnosis
living with dementia
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Key challenges for people with dementia and their carers
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Principles of person-centred approaches
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Interactions with health and social care for the person with dementia
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Providing confident and appropriate care for people with dementia
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Key communication approaches for people with dementia
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Developing supportive care for people with dementia and their carers
who should attend?
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Health Care Assistants
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Nurses
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Care Staff
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Support Workers
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Those who will come into contact with clients with Dementia.
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