Dementia Awareness

£10.00

Duration: 50 minutes

This course, is designed for any staff working with dementia sufferers in a health or social care setting. Learners will gain an understanding of what dementia is, how it can be managed and gather a greater awareness of the sensitive issues faced by these individuals and their families.

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Objectives

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the regulations relating to dementia

  • Recognise dementia and the different types of scans

  • Understand diagnosis

  • State the possible signs and symptoms throughout the various stages of dementia

  • Explain the different types of treatment

  • Understand the importance of communication

  • Be aware of the causes of pain in relation to dementia

  • Describe their role and responsibilities when supporting an individual with dementia

  • Documentation in Healthcare

Topics


  • Defining dementia

  • Legislation

  • Causes of dementia

  • Types of dementia

  • Signs and symptoms

  • Diagnosis

  • Types of scan

  • Treatment

  • Medication

  • Speech and language therapy

  • Physiotherapy

  • Recognising pain

  • Causes of pain

  • Different types of communication

  • Behaviours that challenge

  • Family and carers

  • National Dementia Strategy