This free online course discusses the challenges of providing comprehensive care for those with Alzheimer's or Dementia. This comprehensive diploma course is designed to equip caregivers and family members with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate and effective care for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Through a blend of expert insights, practical guidance, and interactive assessments, you'll become a confident and informed caregiver capable of addressing the unique challenges posed by these progressive conditions.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187522 |
| Course Category | Care Assistance, Health Care |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Distinguish dementia from Alzheimer's disease • Outline the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's and the myths surrounding them • Discuss some effective communication techniques for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease • Evaluate available medications and treatments for Alzheimer's • Generate self-care strategies for caregivers, including stress management and respite • Review the nutritional challenges for middle and late-stage Alzheimer’s patients • Explain the importance of professional legal and financial guidance • List the steps required to create a financial plan for individuals with Alzheimer’s • Describe the role of caregivers in providing grief and bereavement support • Recall the ethical obligations of caregivers • Recall Alzheimer's progresses and its stages • Identify and tailor physical activities for the different stages of the disease |
| Course Code | 6551 |
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