Dementia Courses

...To understand the causes of dementia, to have knowledge of the different types of dementia, to understand the effects, of the illness from family and friends point of view, to understand the impact environment and communication style may have on an older adult with dementia, to have strategies... Learn about: Help available, Environmental Impact...

...Suitable for: This course is designed to develope skills and knowledge about people suffering with Dementia. Suitable for anyone in a care setting about the age of 16 can take this course... Learn about: Adult care...

...Course Curriculum Module 1 – Dementia Module 2 – Types of dementia Module 3 – The social model of dementia Module 4 – Comorbidities Dementia Types... Learn about: Health care Professional, Types of Dementia, Social model of dementia...

...To understand the causes of dementia, to have knowledge of the different types of dementia, to understand the effects, of the illness from family and friends point of view, to understand the impact environment and communication style may have on an older adult with dementia, to have strategies... Learn about: Improving environment, Changing communication style, Preparing next steps...

...Person Centred Approach to Dementia. Nature and causes of Dementia. Coping with Dementia. Treatment and interventions in caring for people with dementia. Suitable for: Those working in health and care of the elderly...

...This Unit will develop candidates' knowledge and understanding of Dementia and the effects it has on the individual and their Carers...

... priorities in global health and is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide. This has a huge impact on individuals and on society, so improvements in understanding, care and treatments are desperately needed. In this free online course you’ll discover some of the key issues in dementia care... Learn about: Faces of Dementia, Visual information, Diagnosed with dementia...

...This is a three hour workshop that covers topics including Factors that can contribute to confusion, The difference between confusion and dementia, What is dementia? Developing an understanding of Dementia, Signs and symptoms of dementia, How dementia affects individuals and Understanding...

...This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Enables you to evaluate the principles and practices of dementia care, and develop the knowledge to promote the awareness of dementia, which in-turn will influence patient safety and... Learn about: Team Leadership, Care Planning, Dementia Management...

...Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and care. The Dementia Studies course is aimed at all those involved in the health and care of people with dementia...

...About 800,000 people in the UK are living with dementia. It’s estimated that dementia costs the economy £23 billion a year. There is a growing demand for practitioners and decision-makers with the insight to tackle what is a major social challenge. This new MA helps to meet that demand... Learn about: Care and Support, Policy Context, Theorising Dementia...

...Research into dementia is increasingly being given funding priority, reflecting both national and worldwide emphases on the importance of improving care. The UK Government has stated that by 2020 the UK should be ‘the best place in the world to undertake research into dementia... Learn about: PhD Dementia, Dementia Studies, Data analysis...

...If you are a health practitioner working with, or in regular contact with, people who have dementia, and wish to extend your knowledge and skills in caring for people with dementia and their carers, then this is the right course for... Learn about: Dementia Management, MDT involvement, Safeguarding issues...

...Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and care. The Dementia Studies course is aimed at all those involved in the health and care of people with dementia...

...Overview At a glance Gain an introductory understanding of the care concepts that can be immediately applied in practical situations when caring for a person with dementia and their significant others. Study modes Distance Courses/units 4/24 Availability Distance Education Duration 0.5 year...

... and other neurodegenerative diseases’. Our prestigious Division of Health Research is home to the Centre for Ageing Research and to a number of staff who are internationally recognised experts in dementia. The PhD in Dementia Studies is your chance to work with these world-leading academics on the production of a thesis... Learn about: Theory and Methods, Induction Academy, Philosophy of Research...

... needed to provide care to clients who have been diagnosed with mild, moderate or even severe dementia. The course begins by helping you understand what exactly is meant by dementia. You will examine the various forms of dementia that exist and study their symptoms, causes, and how they affect the lives... Learn about: Caregiving Skills, Dementia Care, Skills and Training...

...Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and care. The Dementia Studies course is aimed at all those involved in the health and care of people with dementia...

...Overview At a glance Gain an in-depth understanding on the issues surrounding dementia with the Graduate Diploma of Dementia Studies. Study modes Distance Courses/units 8/48 Availability Distance Education Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Recommended study English Intake dates March...