University of Nottingham - Foundations in Dementia
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Foundations in Dementia at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 6 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
Foundations in Dementia at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 6 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
Foundations in Dementia at FutureLearn Course details
- Dementia is becoming more common worldwide. On this course, you will learn to understand people with dementia and to care appropriately as a professional or family supporter. Spanning six topics from prevention and diagnosis to end of life care, the course also offers insights from recent research.
- Whatever your role in dementia care, by engaging with the resources and exchanging views with others, you will gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in dealing with people with dementia. Some of the material is specific to England and Wales, such as the legal context and health service provision.
Foundations in Dementia at FutureLearn Curriculum
Causes and Prevention of Dementia
Welcome to the course
How the brain works
Cognition and dementia
Risk factors for dementia
Important note on Coronavirus
Review, conclusion and research briefing: Genetic science
Identification, Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction to identification, diagnosis and treatment
Seeking help
Non-medical Interventions
Review, Conclusion and Research Briefing: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Legal and Ethical Issues
Introduction to the UK legal context
Using the Mental Capacity Act
Human rights
Review, conclusion and research briefing: deprivation of liberty
Communication Skills
The challenge of effective communication
Person centred care (PCC) and communication
Review, Summary and Research Briefing: the VOICE Study
Family and Friends Supporting People Living with Dementia
Care given by family and friends
Understanding skills needed by carers
Rewards, problems and satisfactions of caring
Review, Conclusion and Research Briefing: The AQUEDUCT Study
Living Well with Dementia and End of Life Care
What do we mean by 'quality of life'?
Keeping well and planning for the future
End of life care
Review, research briefing and more
Acknowledgements
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