Dementia Awareness Training

- What is dementia
- Common types of dementia and possible symptoms
- Functions of the brain
- Memories and emotions
- Benefits of early diagnosis

The module is followed by a short test.

This module is accompanied by Audio

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This module focuses on a Person-Centred Approach.

The main areas covered in this module:

- The experience of living with dementia
- What does ‘Person-Centred Care’ mean
- Maintaining Wellbeing
- The impact of others


The module is followed by a short test.

This module is accompanied by Audio

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

This module focuses on the following areas:

- Difficult behaviour - a form of communication
- Validating how a person with dementia might be feeling
- Life History
- Reminiscence
- Top Tips for supporting a person with dementia to enable communication


The module is followed by a short test.

This module is accompanied by Audio

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

The following areas will be discussed in this module:

- Dementia as a disability
- Think about the environment
- Maximising skills and abilities
- Activity as part of everyday living
- Assistive Technology

The module is followed by a short test.

This module is accompanied by Audio

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

The module focuses on the following areas:

- Recognising the role of relatives and families
- Supporting relatives and families through their journey
- Accessing information & advice about dementia

The module is followed by a short test.


This module is accompanied by Audio

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.

This module will cover Alzheimer's Disease as a particular example of Dementia.

It includes:

- The 5 stages of Alzheimer's Disease
- Symptoms
- Identifying Triggers
- Working with a Supporting Medical Team and
- Supporting NICE Guidelines
- Activities, exercise, and diet
- Care and Strategies involved in Care
- Medication and Treatment
- Other challenges
- Further resources

This module is followed by a short test.

This module is accompanied by Audio

© Interactive Healthcare Training Ltd.
Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.