Description

Course Overview

This online course is designed to give an awareness of dementia, it’s causes, symptoms, and how it affects those who live with the condition, and their carers.

Course Details

It is split into two modules:

• Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
• Living with Dementia

The first module covers early symptoms, what people with dementia are still able to do, causes of dementia, diagnosis, progression of the condition, treatments and planning for the future.

The second module looks at young onset dementia and how that affects family life and work. Driving following a diagnosis of dementia is included in this module. It also covers how to support a person with dementia, communication, perception, the home environment and maintaining independence.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be automatically awarded a certificate containing the course name and completion date.

Course Objectives

In this course you will learn about:

• What dementia is
• The symptoms of dementia
• Diagnosing dementia
• The progression of dementia
• Treatment for dementia
• Taking care of yourself
• Planning for the future
• Younger people with dementia
• Working and driving with dementia
• The importance of maintaining communication with people with dementia
• The possible effects of dementia on perception
• How to support a person with dementia
• The support that carers need
• Where to get further information

Discounts

For multiple purchase discounts or to find out if discounts are available on mixed course purchases please phone a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218.

Payment Options

The most straight forward method of payment is to select the number of users you require and add the product to your shopping cart by selecting Add to Cart. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a Paypal account. If you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice please contact a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218 or email [email protected].