We can’t protect ourselves from everything in life, but we can prepare ourselves. Today’s course offers peace of mind for those affected by dementia…
We're offering you an online dementia awareness course for just £14 saving you 86% off Psychology World's price of £99.
Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and gradual decrease in functionality. Sadly, dementia affects 36 million people across the world so it is an inevitability that someone you know will be affected. Without a known cure right now today’s deal is the next best thing in improving the lives of those suffering. This online course gives you an introduction to dementia, explaining what activities you can do with people suffering from dementia, helping you to create a better living environment for them and also teach the theoretical models of dementia care and self-care.
Modules:
- Define what is dementia
- Know the difference between ‘normal ageing’ and the ‘early signs’ of dementia
- Understand the types and causes of dementia
- Understand the causes of reversible and irreversible dementia
- Know how dementia progresses through its three stages
- Understand how dementia affects a person’s life and communication
- Know about the psychological and emotional impact of dementia on people
- Understand how dementia is diagnosed
- Know about meaningful activities suitable for a person living with dementia
- Understand the importance of creative activities for a person with dementia, and help them to achieve purpose and pleasure
- Explain to children about the illness and strange behaviour of the person living with dementia
- Know about the ways of dealing with communication problems of your loved one
- Understand the nutritional needs of your loved one with dementia
- Understand the techniques for coping with memory loss
- Understand the importance of managing finances
- Understand how advanced planning for end of life care is important
- Define the person-centred approach
- Know how the person-centred approach helps the care providers in implementing this approach
- Define the social and medical model of dementia care
- Understand why taking care of yourself is important for you as a caregiver
- Know about the ways to fulfil your physical, emotional and social needs
- Understand the advantages of community services
- Know about the ways to reduce personal stress
