Caregiving Skills - Dementia Care (Free Online Course With Certificate)
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Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This free online Dementia Care course from Alison teaches proper dementia care. Dementia refers to a spectrum of brain disorders that involve difficulty with memory and thinking. This course will introduce you to the main symptoms and treatments of dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease. You will also learn about the characteristics of people with dementia and the guidelines for choosing activities that are stimulating for them.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course starts by discussing the symptoms of dementia, including a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning. You will learn that patients suffering from dementia have difficulty communicating, recognizing people and places, and engaging in activities. There is also a change in their personality, mood, and behaviour. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive and irreversible and is the most common form of dementia. You will learn the importance of its early diagnosis and recognition of symptoms for proper care.
You will then look into Fronto-Temporal Dementia which is caused by reduced blood flow to parts of the brain, often due to tiny strokes which block small arteries. The course will also discuss Lewy Body Dementia which is caused by the abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies that are left in the brain. You will also learn that caregivers - whether professionals or family members - must take steps to safeguard their own health and well-being when caring for people with dementia.
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47.5 million and is projected to increase to 75.6 million by 2030. If you are formally employed in the caregiving industry, or simply provide care to an elderly relative or loved one, you will more than likely encounter dementia at some stage. By taking this course, you will learn how to properly care for these people. That's an incredible skill to learn. So why wait? Check out your next course, today.
Module 1
Understanding Dementia
In this module you will learn about What is Dementia?; and it covers topics such as Defining Alzheimer's Disease; The Philosophy of Dementia Care; Working With Patients’ Families.
Module 2
Working with Clients with Dementia
In this module you will learn about Communicating with Clients with Dementia; and it covers topics such as Behavior Traits of Clients with Dementia; Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia.
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define and differentiate various forms of dementia and their symptoms.
- Describe the symptoms of early, mild and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Summarise a range of problem behaviours that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and describe how to treat them.
- Develop skills to help families when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia.
- Describe common behavioural traits exhibited by people with dementia and discuss effective ways to treat them.
- Discuss the importance of providing a variety of activities to patients with dementia, on a day-to-day basis.
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