Dementia Awareness

Build understanding of dementia, its symptoms, and effective care strategies.

This course offers a clear and accessible introduction to dementia, making it ideal for both professionals and carers who support individuals living with the condition. It explores the most common types of dementia—such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia—and outlines their typical symptoms, progression, and how they affect a person’s memory, behaviour, mood, and cognitive functions. You will gain insight into how dementia can alter the way individuals perceive and interact with the world around them. The course also provides practical and compassionate strategies for effective communication, as well as techniques for managing challenging behaviours with patience and empathy. By fostering greater understanding and sensitivity, this training helps build confidence in those working with or caring for people with dementia, while promoting dignity, respect, and improved quality of life for those affected.

Course Benefits:

Understand dementia types and symptoms

Learn how dementia affects brain function

Develop strategies for compassionate care

Manage challenging behaviours effectively