Dementia Awareness Course

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This Course at a Glance Define dementia and know how it affects people of different ages Assess the statistics relating to dementia Understand the function of different parts of the brain Demonstrate an understanding of different types of dementia Determine how changes in lifestyle can help to lower the risk of dementia. Know how to prevent dementia Know what strategies to use with clients suffering from Dementia Understand how to care for someone with dementia Know how to deal with the challenging behaviour exhibited by such peopleDementia Awareness Course OverviewDementia is a term that refers to the symptoms that arise when the brain is impaired by certain diseases or conditions. It is a long-term cognitive condition characterised by a breakdown of the brain’s processes which creates an impact on people at different periods of life, on different sections of the brain, and at varying rates. This course is designed to help caregivers or care workers who support people with dementia to develop a better understanding of the condition so they can exhibit compassion and empathy and understand how to respond appropriately.This Dementia Awareness Training Course is designed to help you understand the different types of dementia, the symptoms relating to each one and the various types of assistance that persons with dementia require. This course also provides a concise insight into the strategies you can put in place to deal with clients suffering from dementia.As the world’s population ages dementia is becoming one of the most pressing health and care challenges prevalent in today’s society. The number of people living with dementia in the United Kingdom is estimated to be around 850,000. According to projections, the number of persons living with dementia would reach 1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050. Hence, it is crucial to educate people about dementia before raising awareness and this extensive Dementia Awareness Training Course will assist you in doing so.Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence required to deal with people suffering from dementia.Who should take this course?This Dementia Awareness Training Course is primarily aimed at people who are suffering from dementia or work around people undergoing such illness on a daily basis. However, this training is not limited to a certain profession or industry. It rather pertains to a wide range of industries and is appropriate for all levels of learners, including those who work in care homes, medical settings, or simply relatives caring for a family member with a condition at home.Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Dementia Awareness Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.Assessment MethodThis Dementia Awareness Training Course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.