Product Overview
Understanding Dementia focuses on the physical condition of dementia and how it affects the person. This course also explores the myths and stereotypes and considers how these can influence the quality of care given. Further to this, it introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
Subjects covered include:
Understanding Dementia • What does Dementia mean for Individuals? • Exploring the Myths and Stereotypes of Dementia • The Main Conditions that may cause Dementia • The Bookcase Analogy for Memory • The Person Centred Theory of Dementia • The VIPS Framework
This video course is designed to be used in conjunction with Dementia Care 2: Person Centred Dementia Care
Standards
England
Care Certificate Standard 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 & 9.4
NOS: MH14.2013
RQF: Dementia awareness (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support), Understand the process and experience of dementia (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)
Wales
All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC)
Scotland
The Health and Social Care Standards
Northern Ireland
NISCC's Induction Standards
