This free online caregiving course explains how to identify the signs and stages of dementia and provide effective care. Do you want to deepen your understanding of dementia and develop practical caregiving skills you can use to support those affected by this disorder? This caregiving course explores the diverse signs and symptoms exhibited by those with dementia and explains how dementia affects their personal wellbeing and daily lives. We show you how to assess different stages and types of dementia and outline appropriate treatment and support techniques.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187887 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 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, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Recognise signs and symptoms of dementia • Analyse the effects of dementia on the brain • Identify different types of dementia and their possible underlying causes • Classify dementia based on its symptomatic manifestations across distinct stages • List the essential information components necessary for conducting a dementia assessment • Explain how to treat dementia with medication and psychotherapy • Evaluate risks associated with the use of dementia medication • Discuss some dementia-related awareness programmes, support groups and legislation in the UK • Outline the obligations of family members and caregivers in the care of those with dementia |
| Course Code | 6122 |
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