This course will help you to improve the lives of people with dementia, adopting a person-centred and integrated approach. It is suitable for anyone interested in dementia or for those caring for people with dementia including partners, families and health and social care practitioners.
Syllabus
COURSE LAYOUT
SECTION 1 - COMMUNICATION AND COMPASSION
Let’s Get Started!
Dementia is a Complex Syndrome
The Carer's Voice
Alzheimers Disease
Vascular Dementia
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Parkinson's Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia
Huntington's Disease
A History of Dementia Care
A History of Dementia Care Continued
The Normal Brain and Ageing
The Normal Brain and Ageing Continued
Risk Factors of Dementia
Treatment Options
Treatment Video
Myths and Stereotypes
SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA
Unity Introduction
Defining Compassion
The Six 'Cs'
The Seven Dimensions
Other Definitions
Models and Principles of Compassion
Creating a Culture of Compassion
Communication of Empathy and Compassion
Communication is the Key
The Importance of Communication for People with Dementia
Practical Communication Skills
S-O-L-E-R
SECTION 3 - INDEPENDENCE, CONTROL AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Unit Introduction
Self Determination
Self Determination References
Ethical and Legal Challenges
Ethical and Legal Challenges - References
Accomodation of Change
Relationships
Deontology and Utilitarianism (Video)
Utilitarianism
Deontology
The Four Ethical Principles
Virtue Ethics and the Four Principles
Consent
Capacity
Maintaining Independence, Autonomy and Dignity
SECTION 4 - DEMENTIA AS A GLOBAL HEALTH PRIORITY
Unity Introduction
The Global Response to Dementia
Global Action Against Dementia
Peter Dunlop at the G8 Dementia Summit
G8 Dementia Summit
United Kingdom National Dementia Strategy
The Situation in the Developing World
SECTION 5 - INTEGRATING CARE
Unit Introduction
Definition and Logic of Integrated Care
Nick Goodwin Interview
Definition and Logic of Integrated Care Continued
Dawn Forman Interview
Definition and Logic of Integrated Care References
Implementing Models of Integrated Care
Phases 1 and 2 of Implementation
Phases 3 and 4 of Implementation
Kaiser Permanente Integrated Care Model
Veterans Health Administration Integrated Care Model