New Dementia and Understanding Behavioural Changes
Before we can provide care for people experiencing dementia, it’s important to first understand what dementia is and how it may affect the individual. This training module will provide staff with a foundational understanding of dementia and its common psychological and behavioural symptoms, along with some initial strategies for managing them.
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6 Units • 12 Questions
What you'll learn:
Understand what dementia is.
Recognise dementia in a client.
Understand common psychological and behavioural symptoms of dementia.
Use different strategies for managing behavioural changes.
Provide necessary support to a person with dementia.
Who it's for:
All healthcare professionals and staff who care for people with dementia.
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Last updated30 Aug 2023
Published09 Aug 2022
Due for review30 Aug 2026
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