The Many Faces of Dementia from FutureLearn

This course covered four less common diagnoses of dementia, the people involved and the implications of these for our wider understanding. Core topics included: Learners explored and discussed the changes in the brain underlying these conditions plus how support and care can help people live well with dementia. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The only requirement is an interest in dementia, its effects on people and the brain. We hope that this course will be of particular interest to: You can use the hashtag #FLdementia to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

the symptoms and science behind familial Alzheimer’s disease
behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia
dementia with Lewy bodies and posterior cortical atrophy.
Anyone who works with people diagnosed with dementia
People who have a friend or family member who has dementia
People in the early stages of the disease
Students with an interest in learning more about dementia

Reviews summary

Insightful course on less common dementias

According to learners, this course from UCL provides a highly informative and expert-led exploration of less common forms of dementia. Many found the content incredibly valuable for both professional development and personal understanding, especially for those caring for family members. While the expert insights are praised, some mention that the scientific detail can be challenging without a prior background. Reviewers appreciated the sensitive approach to the subject matter and the manageable structure, although a few felt the pace was fast. Overall, it's seen as a highly recommended resource for gaining foundational knowledge.

Modular structure helpful, pace sometimes felt fast.

"The modules were bite-sized and easy to manage."

"I felt certain sections moved a bit too quickly."

"Good structure breaking down complex topics."

"Wish there was a bit more time spent on some nuances."