Dementia Awareness

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This Dementia Awareness training course has been designed as an introduction to dementia so that carers can learn more about the subject and feel more confident about caring for someone with the condition.

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The course covers all aspects of dementia, including the symptoms to look out for, information on how dementia is diagnosed and tips for adaptations you can make to the person’s home and lifestyle in order to make everyday living easier.

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By the end of this course, learners will:

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• Understand what the different types of dementia are and understand who is most at risk from the illness.

• Know which are the most common symptoms of dementia to look out for.

• Understand how dementia is diagnosed.

• Understand the importance of taking care of everyone involved in the diagnosis, including both the patient and the carer.

• Know how to care for someone with dementia, maintain their health and help them with everyday tasks and issues.

• Be aware of the different home adaptations that can be made to make living with dementia easier and maintain the person's independence.