Dementia Awareness

This Dementia Awareness training course has been designed as an introduction to dementia so that carers can learn more about the subject and feel more confident about caring for someone with the condition. 

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  • Duration 3 hours
  • Skill Level CPD
  • Enrolled 100 students
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Dementia Awareness

3 Hours
All levels
0 lessons
0 quizzes
100 students

Course Overview

This Dementia Awareness training course has been designed as an introduction to dementia so that carers can learn more about the subject and feel more confident about caring for someone with the condition. The course covers all aspects of dementia, including the symptoms to look out for, information on how dementia is diagnosed and tips for adaptations you can make to the person’s home and lifestyle in order to make everyday living easier.

  • Developed by professionals
  • Fully online course and assessment with no time limits
  • Approximate duration: 2-3 hours
  • On completion, certificate is downloadable

There are currently 850,000 people suffering from dementia in the UK alone and numbers are set to increase to over one million by 2025. Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. With the right support, however, it can be rewarding and often satisfying. Avoid issues and misunderstandings which could negatively impact your organisation. Ensure your staff handle dementia patients in a sensitive and understanding manner.

The aim of this Dementia Awareness online training is to greater increase your knowledge of dementia and its effects, as well as relevant legislation.

The key points covered in this course are:

  • Defining dementia
  • Effects of dementia
  • Quality dementia care
  • Communication
  • Wellbeing methods

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for carers who are looking after a person with dementia or who wish to learn more about the condition. The course is suitable for learners of all levels, including those who work in care home settings, medical settings or simply relatives who are looking after a family member with the condition at home. The course is designed as an introduction to the topic of dementia and so no pre-requisite training or knowledge is needed.

 

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