Supporting People Living with Dementia
AU$59.00
Course Duration: 35 mins
Accessible for: 31 days
In this course, you will explore what dementia is, the various types of dementia, the diagnostic process, and gain insights into how this condition affects the brain and impacts individuals as it progresses. Next, you’ll delve into key areas of daily life where individuals with dementia and their families will require guidance and practical support. This includes navigating medical, financial, legal, and emotional challenges as their care needs evolve over time. Lastly, you’ll learn about the care team supporting a person with dementia and how to work collaboratively to provide person-centered support tailored to the individual’s needs.
After this lesson you will be able to:
- Know what dementia is, identify common signs and symptoms, and recognise different types of dementia
- Know best practice approaches to supporting a person living with dementia, their family, and friends
- Gain a clear understanding of your role as a Disability Support Professional within the broader care team, and how you contribute to supporting a person with dementia
- E-learn (35min)
- 6 resources:
- Building Connections with People Living with Dementia
- Carer Gateway Factsheet
- Dementia Australia Website
- Dementia Resources
- Memory Loss, Dementia and Your Money
- Types of Dementia
- Certificate of completion
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Very helpful and great format for easy learning – Dee
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Found course very helpful – Lisa