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Dementia Care: A Person-Centred Approach


Description

This course is designed for care workers and social care workers who aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia in a care home environment. The course covers the causes and symptoms of dementia, person-centred care principles, communication strategies, and legal guidelines for dementia care.

Content
  • Introduction to Dementia
  • Dementia
  • Dementia introduction quiz
  • The Person-Centred Approach to Dementia Care
  • Person-centred approach to Dementia care quiz
  • Environment and Behaviour Management
  • Behavioural change and dementia risk
  • Addressing Potential Abuse or Harm
  • Environmental and behavioural quiz
  • Personal Care and Nutrition
  • Personal care and nutrition quiz
  • Communication with Dementia Patients
  • Communication quiz
  • Activities and Therapies
  • Quiz on activities and therapies
  • Understanding Legal Guidelines
  • Legal guidelines and Acts quiz
  • Implementing Policies and Procedures
  • Dementia care quiz
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever