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Dementia Care

Staying Connected and Living Well

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, and Alison Killen

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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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6 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

Newcastle University

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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