Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. this figure is likely to rise to 1,000,000 by 2025 and 2 million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over 26 billion pounds a year. Understanding the nature and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care.
Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
- Improve your understanding of the various forms of dementia and the importance of being Respectful at all times
- Further your personal and professional development
What you will learn
- Dementia awareness
- The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Understand equality diversity and inclusion in dementia care
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person- centred approach
- Understand behaviour in the context of dementia care
- Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
