Course: Dementia Awareness Training

Dementia Awareness is a specialist, stand-alone course covering terminology, skills and knowledge necessary to enable and provide support to people living with dementia; to promote their independence through reablement and person-centred approach - to ensure that they can continue to use their skills and abilities and maintain a good quality of life as much as possible. Section 1 What is Dementia Common types of Dementia and their symptoms Functions of the brain. Benefits of early diagnosis Section 2 Living experience Person-Centred care Impact on others Section 3 Difficult behaviours Life history Reminiscence Section 4 Dementia as a disability Environment Everyday living Assistive technology Section 5 Recognising the role of relatives and families Supporting relatives and families Accessing information and giving advice Section 6 Alzheimer's 5 stages of A;zheimer's disease Symptoms and triggers NICE Guuidelines Stategies involved in care Medication and treatment The course has been mapped to the Credit and Qualification Framework (QCF) Level 2 Award in Dementia Care and the six Common Core Principles for Supporting People with Dementia, listed by Skills for Care.

Course Contents:

• Module 1
  • Course overview and Learning Objectives
  • Understanding Dementia
  • Common types of Dementia and Symptoms
  • Functions of the Brain
  • Memories and Emotions
  • The Benefits of Early Diagnosis
• Module 2
  • Living with Dementia
  • A Person-Centred Approach
  • Kitwood's Equation
  • Psychological Needs
  • The Impact of Others
• Module 3
  • Difficult and Challenging Behaviour
  • Validating Feelings
  • Life History
  • Reminiscence
  • Communication Tips
• Module 4
  • Dementia as a Disability
  • Thinking about the Environment
  • Maximising Skills and Abilities
  • Assistive technology
• Module 5
  • The Role of Relatives and Families
  • Supporting Relatives and Families
  • Accessing Information and Advice about Dementia
• Module 6
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Behavioural Symptoms of Alzheimer's
  • Identifying Triggers
  • Supporting Medical Teams and NICE guidelines
  • Activity, Exercise and Diet
  • Care Strategies
  • End of Life Care
  • Medication and Treatment of Alzheimer's
  • Resources