Course description
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 behavior. 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 the 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.
Upcoming start dates
Training content
Module 1: Understanding Dementia
Description: 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.
- Learning Outcomes
- What is Dementia?
- Defining Alzheimer's Disease
- The Philosophy of Dementia Care
- Working With Patients’ Families
- Lesson Summary
Module 2: Working with Clients with Dementia
Description: 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.
- Learning Outcomes
- Communicating with Clients with Dementia
- Behavioral Traits of Clients with Dementia
- Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Caregiving Skills: Dementia Care - End of Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- 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
- Identify the 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
Quick stats about Alison?
Providing Free Online Learning since 2007
Over 45 Million Learners across 193 Countries have studied with us
Over 5 Million people use the Alison Learning App, where you can study anywhere and anytime
Contact this provider
Alison Free Learning
Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering thousands of CPD-accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone,...