Description
By the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘dementia’
- Be aware of the prevalence of dementia in the UK population
- Functions of The Brain
- Recognise signs and symptoms of dementia and be aware these signs may be associated with other conditions
- List the common types of dementia.
- Explain the progression of dementia.
- Know what actions can be taken to reduce the risk of dementia
- Know what early diagnosis is important
- Know what actions people with dementia can take to live as well as possible after diagnosis
- Understand the importance of recognising the person is a unique individual
- Be aware of the impact of dementia of dementia on individuals, family and society
- Be able to communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals who have dementia
- Understand the reasons why a person with dementia may exhibit signs of distress and how behaviours may be a means of communicating unmet needs
- Understand the reasons why a person with dementia may exhibit signs of distress and how behaviours may be a means of communicating unmet needs
- Be able to signpost individuals, families and carers to dementia advice, support and information
