AIMS
To gain greater understanding of the different forms of dementia.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Recognise the common symptoms of dementia
- Be aware of the impact of dementia in the UK
- Be aware of the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Recognise the factors that can cause vascular dementia
- Know the treatment for types of dementia
- Understand how frontotemporal dementia develops
- Recognise the key symptoms
- Be aware of the symptoms of an acute confusional state
- Understand how Korsakoff’s develops
- Know how Korsakoff’s is treated
- Understand how to provide effective care for those with dementia
- Recognise the causes of behaviour of concern in those with dementia
- Know how to respond to incidents of behaviour of concern
- Understand methods of reducing and preventing behaviour of concern
- Know how to undertake dementia care mapping
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Dementia
- Symptoms
- Statistics
- Types of Dementia
Korsakoff’s
- What is Korsakoff’s?
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Alzheimer’s Disease
- What is Alzheimer’s?
- Causes
- Treatment
Supporting People with Dementia
- Everyday Tasks
- Hobbies and Interests
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Incontinence
- Person-Centred Care
- Promote independence
Vascular Dementia
- What is Vascular Dementia?
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
Behaviour of Concern
- Causes
- Responding to Behaviour of Concern
- Investigating the Triggers
- Tips for Reducing Behaviour of Concern
Lewy Body Dementia
- What is Lewy Body Disease?
- Symptoms
- Causes
Care Mapping
- Dementia Care Mapping
- The DCM Cycle
Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick’s Disease)
- What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
- Symptoms
- Treatment
The Lady in the Red Dress
Exercises
Acute Confusional State
- Acute Confusion
- Causes
- Treatment
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