Be prepared for the future - learn to understand dementia as it progresses and how to seek support. Learn how to prepare for the future as dementia progresses. On this course you will learn how to be better prepared and supported to ensure quality of life and comfort for both yourself and the person living with dementia.
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As dementia progresses, those with the condition are less able to share their views and wishes. Families and healthcare professionals may have to make difficult decisions on their behalf. Studies show that it’s best to talk about the future early on, with the support of a healthcare professional. This aids decision making; helping to respect the person with dementia’s wishes.
What topics will you cover?
- Understanding the progression and symptoms of dementia
- The potential for involving the person with dementia in decisions
- Signposting to services that may be useful to families as the illness progresses
- Exploring sources of support for carers and people living with dementia across a range of different settings
- Exploring ways to ensure care and communication is person-centred
- Identifying ways to maintain quality of life and ensuring comfort for the person living with dementia
- The course will support learners to apply these learning resources to their own situation.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Explore the progression and symptoms of dementia
- Describe the potential for involving the person with dementia in decisions
- Summarise the services that may be useful to families as the illness progresses
- Explore sources of support for carers and people living with dementia across a range of different settings
- Explore ways to ensure care and communication is person-centred
- Identify ways to maintain quality of life and ensuring comfort for the person living with dementia
- Apply these learning resources to their own situation.
