Dementia Awareness

Course Title:  Dementia Awareness

Course length 

3 Hours 

Maximum number to attend 

Up to 12 delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care. 

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Dementia

• Define dementia

• Identify the different forms of dementia:

• Describe common causes of dementia

• Identify signs and symptoms of dementia

Causes of Dementia

• Describe the difference between dementia, depression and delirium 

• Identify signs and symptoms of dementia 

• Identify common causes of dementia (Alzheimers disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and fronto-temporal dementia) 

• List risk factors and comorbidities for dementia 

• Explain the importance of early diagnosis 

Person Centred Care Approaches

• Describe what good person-centred dementia care is 

• Explain how to use evidence-based approaches to person-centred care 

• Identify a range of useful organisations and assistive technology for people with dementia 

• Identify relevant national policies and drivers in dementia care