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Sarah Goldberg and Justine Schneider

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 would suit health and social care professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers). It will also interest students, carers of people with dementia, individuals with a recent diagnosis, volunteers, and dementia researchers. You can use the hashtag #FLDementiaAware to talk about this course on social media.

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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 would suit health and social care professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers). It will also interest students, carers of people with dementia, individuals with a recent diagnosis, volunteers, and dementia researchers. You can use the hashtag #FLDementiaAware to talk about this course on social media.

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  • Week 1 - Inside the brain
  • Week 2 - Assessment and treatment
  • Week 3 - Law and ethics
  • Week 4 - Communication skills
  • Week 5 - Family and friends
  • Week 6 - Living well with dementia and end of life care

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Provides practical advice for caregivers of people with dementia. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to communicate with loved ones, manage the challenges of daily living, and cope with the emotional toll of the disease.
Provides practical advice for caregivers of people with dementia. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to communicate with loved ones, manage the challenges of daily living, and cope with the emotional toll of the disease.
Provides a comprehensive overview of dementia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It also offers practical advice for caregivers on how to provide care and support for people with dementia.
Provides a comprehensive overview of dementia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It also offers practical advice for caregivers on how to provide care and support for people with dementia.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of dementia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It also offers practical advice for caregivers on how to provide care and support for people with dementia.
Provides a comprehensive overview of dementia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It also offers practical advice for families and friends on how to support people with dementia and their caregivers.
Provides a comprehensive overview of dementia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It also offers practical advice for caregivers on how to provide care and support for people with dementia.
Provides practical advice for people with dementia and their carers. It covers everything from managing the symptoms of the disease to dealing with the emotional challenges of living with dementia.
Provides practical advice for carers of people with dementia. It covers everything from understanding the disease to managing its symptoms to providing emotional support.
Classic guide for families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. It provides practical advice on everything from bathing and dressing to managing behavioral problems.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease in Spanish. It covers everything from its causes and symptoms to its diagnosis and treatment.
Provides a critical analysis of the current state of assessment in education. It argues for the need for a more balanced and comprehensive approach to assessment, one that takes into account the multiple purposes of assessment and the diverse needs of students.
Provides a practical guide to the planning, implementing, and interpreting of assessments. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development of assessment plans, the selection and use of assessment instruments, and the use of assessment data to improve teaching and learning.
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Widely regarded as a classic in the field of educational assessment, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of measurement and assessment in education. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development and validation of assessment instruments, the interpretation of assessment data, and the use of assessment to improve teaching and learning.

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