Dementia Care
Staying Connected and Living Well
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 This course is designed for the family, friends and carers of people with dementia. You can use the hashtag #FLdementiamatters to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Changing understandings of dementia
- Types and symptoms of dementia
- Structure and functions of the brain
- Characteristics of dementia with Lewy bodies
- Ongoing inner life and the concept of personhood
- Understanding communication (channels, modes and contexts)
- Reflecting on the caring role (experiences, stresses and self-compassion)
- Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and the concept of ‘time shift’
- Understanding the communication challenges of dementia with Lewy bodies
- Reflecting on caring at a distance
- Activities of daily living and dementia (focusing on mealtimes and using the bathroom)
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Identifying unmet need
- Avoiding confrontation
- Exploring assistive technologies to improve communication
- Sharing insights to support future care innovations
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| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Sep 17 (241 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | Newcastle University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Suzanne Hardy, Nuala Davis, Lynne Corner, Angela Abbott, catherine butcher, Eugene Tang, Ian James, Joanna Wincenciak, Ian McKeith, Tony Young, Roberta Caiazza, Ahmad Khundakar, Lisa Newton, Alison Killen |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Sep 17 (241 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | Newcastle University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Suzanne Hardy, Nuala Davis, Lynne Corner, Angela Abbott, catherine butcher, Eugene Tang, Ian James, Joanna Wincenciak, Ian McKeith, Tony Young, Roberta Caiazza, Ahmad Khundakar, Lisa Newton, Alison Killen |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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