The course begins with an overview of dementia before moving on to the four major types of dementia and their causes. You’ll examine the signs and symptoms of dementia before understanding how it’s diagnosed and why it’s critical to acquire a diagnosis early. Cardiovascular Care include research and teaching (ECC).
Learning outcomes
- Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia
- Differentiate dementia from other similar conditions
- Explain why early diagnosis is important
- Discuss what people can do to reduce their risk of developing dementia
- Explain what is involved in ‘living well’
- Discuss the importance of recognising what’s important to people
- Discuss how dementia affects the person, their family and our wider society
- Understand how to communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals who have dementia
- Understand why a person with dementia might show signs of distress
- Begin to respond effectively to people with dementia who have different communication needs