Course summary
The number of people with dementia is expected to grow rapidly in the UK and around the globe. There is currently no cure for dementia, and symptoms can include memory loss, confusion, finding familiar tasks challenging, mood swings and communication difficulties. With dementia set to affect such a large proportion of the population due to more people living for longer than ever before, it is vital that society is aware of the signs of the condition, and how to help individuals struggling with dementia. This course covers the symptoms and types of dementia, different types of dementia, its assessment, diagnosis and how to manage communication and care.
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide learners with an awareness and understanding of dementia to enable them to care for people with dementia.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain what is meant by the term "dementia".
- Identify the most common signs and symptoms of dementia.
- Understand how dementia is clinically diagnosed.
- Understand the difference between dementia and delirium
- Identify the different stages of dementia
- Understand government legislation for people with dementia.
- Understand the importance of person-centred care planning in dementia.
- Identify the assistive technology used in dementia.
- Identify resources available to support patients with dementia and their family/carers
- Content
- What is dementia?
- Prevalence of dementia in the UK
- Dementia Statistics
- Signs and symptoms of dementia
- Risk factors for dementia
- Diagnosing dementia
- Dementia and the brain
- Types of dementia
- Differences between dementia and delirium
- Stages of dementia
- Government strategies for dementia
- Legislation relevant to dementia
- Power of attorney
- Dementia Care Plan
- Assistive Technology used in dementia
Assessment
Formative assessment will be conducted through questions and answers during the lesson with a formal MCQ test at the end of the course. Students are required to achieve 80% to pass the test.
- Teacher: Audrey EC