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Foundations in 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 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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Foundational insights into dementia care

According to learners, this course provides a comprehensive and accessible foundation in dementia, highly beneficial for a diverse audience including healthcare professionals, caregivers, and students. Students praise its well-structured modules, clear explanations from knowledgeable instructors, and practical insights, particularly in areas like law and ethics, communication skills, and living well with dementia. While some with prior knowledge found certain sections a bit basic or the pace occasionally slow, the course is consistently recommended for its holistic approach and as an excellent starting point.

Content is delivered clearly by knowledgeable instructors.

"The lecturers explained complex medical concepts in an understandable way."

"The instructors from The University of Nottingham delivered the content clearly."

"The lectures were clear and easy to follow, making complex topics accessible."

Beneficial for professionals, caregivers, and absolute beginners alike.

"Highly recommended for anyone in the field or caring for a loved one."

"Overall, a solid foundation, especially for new learners or family caregivers."

"As a medical student, this provided an excellent complementary perspective to my studies, especially on the social and ethical dimensions."

Offers valuable lessons in communication, law, and living with dementia.

"The legal and ethical modules were particularly insightful and enhanced my understanding."

"The 'Communication skills' module also provided practical advice, which is crucial for my daily work."

"The section on `Living well with dementia` truly resonated with me and brought immense clarity."

Provides a thorough and well-structured introduction to dementia.

"This course was absolutely brilliant. As a professional caregiver, I found the content highly relevant and immediately applicable."

"It covers a broad range of topics from brain function to end-of-life care, providing a very good introductory course."

"The breakdown of topics from 'Inside the brain' to 'End of life care' is logical and thorough."

Occasional comments about slow pacing or dry video content.

"Honestly, I found the pace too slow and some of the videos were a bit dry."

"My only minor critique is that some of the supplementary readings were a bit extensive."

"The 'forum discussions' were helpful, although not always consistently active in later weeks."

Some learners desire more advanced content and practical case studies.

"Some parts felt a bit basic for someone with a clinical background."

"I felt some later modules could have gone into more depth with case studies, it felt a bit theoretical at times."

"I was hoping for more practical scenarios and less theory, perhaps better for absolute beginners."

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