This online Understanding Dementia course is ideal for staff, in the care environment, working with people suffering from dementia. This e-learning course will give staff a general understanding of the dementia, and the issues associated with it will be established.

Those enrolled on the course will gain under-pinning knowledge of dementia and how to assist the individuals with managing the disease.

Learning Outcomes:

• What is meant by the term “Dementia”
• Different Types of Dementia
• Strategies that may assist the individual and their carer in the management of the disease
• Supporting the Individual
• Communication
• Managing behavioural changes
• Empowering the Individual