Dementia

Course Description

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 to make everyday living easier.

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.

Outcomes of the training

Understand what the different types of dementia are and understand who is most at risk from the illness.
Know which the most common symptoms of dementia.
Understand how dementia is diagnosed.
Understand the importance of taking care of everyone involved in the diagnosis, including both the patient and the carer.
Know how to care for someone with dementia, maintain their health and help them with everyday tasks and issues.
List the different home adaptations that can be made to make living with dementia easier and maintain the person’s independence