Explore and develop person-centred approaches in care when supporting people with dementia, which respects individuality and personal choice. Understand neuropathology in dementia, how it affects a person’s mental, physical and emotional capacity. And learn about the broader ethical and legal issues relating to dementia.
We’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to independently identify cases of dementia syndrome in the community setting. We’ll cover the principles of the types of dementia, functional and cognitive assessment, delirium, and reversible dementias.