Dementia Awareness Course Online

Our Online Dementia Awareness Course enables attendees to better understand dementia and how to recognise the signs and symptoms.

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What you'll learn.

What is Dementia, what isn’t and the different types and stages.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of the different types and stages of Dementia.
Understand the causes and contributing factors and associated risks of Dementia.
Understanding best practice in treatment and early diagnosis of Dementia.
Practical strategies to help minimise distress of people living with Dementia and how to develop communication strategies.
Explore strategies and tactics to help with behavioural issues related to Dementia.

About Dementia Awareness Course Online.

What is Dementia? What are the symptoms of Dementia? How is Dementia diagnosed? How to support an individual who displays Dementia? Our Dementia Awareness course will help you answer these questions and more. There are currently around 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. 209,600 will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes. 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia. Our Online Dementia Awareness Course will help you answer the questions above and more.

Through our Online Dementia Awareness training, you will gain an understanding of Dementia and how it affects everyday life. You will learn the different types and stages of Dementia and how to recognise the signs and symptoms. Associated risks and how to manage them. You will also learn practical strategies to help minimise the distress of people living with Dementia and how to develop communication strategies and tactics to help with behavioural issues related to Dementia.

Who is Dementia Awareness Course Online for?

Our Dementia Awareness online course is for anyone working with the elderly and those with Dementia including those in Palliative and End of Life Care settings. This includes health and social care professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers) Whatever your role in dementia care our Dementia Awareness E-Learning Course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence in caring for people with dementia.

What are the learning outcomes?

Discuss what Dementia is and isn’t, the different types, and signs and symptoms
Discuss the prevalence and impact of Dementia in the elderly
Recognise the signs and symptoms of the different types and stages of Dementia.
Be able to critically assess key factors in the understanding of the disorder.
Evaluate the causes and contributing factors and associated risks of Dementia.
Explain how Dementia affects cognitive functions and it effects on behaviour
Demonstrate an empathic understanding of the experiences of people living with Dementia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are three things not to say to someone with dementia?

Here are three things to avoid saying to someone with dementia: “Do you remember…?” This can be frustrating as they may not recall. “You’re wrong.” Correcting them causes distress; prioritise their feelings. “They passed away.” Reminding them of loss can upset them; validate their feelings instead.

What is the main cause of dementia?

Dementia encompasses several conditions that cause cognitive decline affecting daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, responsible for 60-80% of cases due to abnormal brain protein deposits. Other types include vascular dementia from brain blood vessel damage, Lewy body dementia with protein deposits affecting thinking and behaviour, and frontotemporal dementia impacting personality and language. Mixed dementia, combining different types, is also observed in some cases.

What is the number one trigger for dementia behaviour?

There isn’t a single “number one trigger” for dementia behaviour, as it varies based on individual circumstances. Common triggers include discomfort, confusion, unmet needs, and environmental factors. Understanding and addressing these triggers are key to managing behavioural changes effectively in people with dementia, aiming to provide comfort, reassurance, and a supportive environment to mitigate anxiety and challenges.

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