Dementia Awareness

Course Title:  Dementia Awareness

Course length

Full Day

Maximum number to attend

Price per person, please call 01376 573999 for additional 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