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Dementia Awareness
Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that
occur when the brain is affected by specific
diseases and conditions. Dementia is a chronic
progressive problem of cognition - which is failure
of the brain’s functions. IT affects people at
different stages of life, it affects different parts of
the brain and it affects it at different speeds. This
course is intended to give you an overview of the
common types and symptoms of dementia as well as going into how it
can affect the brain in different ways. It also covers strategies to use
with clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour. The
course is intended for anyone who works with or around people that
may be suffering with dementia.
Module Number
1
2
3
4
Module Name
What Is Dementia?
The Brain
Types of Dementia
Strategies to Use with Clients with Dementia and
Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
Approved by: CPD
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass Required: 70%
Cost: £25.00 + VAT
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