$24 for a Six-Month Online Certificate Course in Dementia (value up to $169)

• Define what is dementia
• Know the difference between ‘normal ageing’ and the ‘early signs’ of dementia
• Understand the types and causes of dementia
• Understand the causes of reversible and irreversible dementia
• Know how dementia progresses through its three stages
• Understand how dementia affects persons life and communication
• Know about the psychological and emotional impact of dementia on people
• Understand how dementia is diagnosed
• Know about meaningful activities suitable for a person living with dementia
• Understand the importance of creative activities for a person with dementia, and help them to achieve purpose and pleasure
• Explain to children about the illness and strange behaviour of the person living with dementia
• Know about the ways of dealing with communication problems of your loved one
• Understand the nutritional needs of your loved one with dementia
• Understand the techniques for coping with memory loss
• Understand the importance of managing finances
• Understand how advanced planning for end of life care is important
• Define the person-centred approach
• Know how the person-centred approach helps the care providers in implementing this approach
• Define the social and medical model of dementia care
• Understand why taking care of yourself is important for you as a caregiver
• Know about the ways to fulfil your physical, emotional and social needs
• Understand the advantages of community services
• Know about the ways to reduce personal stress

About Psychology World:

An online college completely dedicated to the science of the mind, Psychology World offers fantastic learning opportunities to students worldwide. Psychology World® is an ODLQC Accredited online psychology training college and a registered UK Learning Provider (Reference Number UKPRN: 10056566). Open & Distance Learning Quality Council are the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning and a member of the European Association of Distance Learning. With all of their courses taught by qualified and working professionals in the field, their mission is clear and simple - to educate the next generation of Psychologists and Psychological Therapists. Dedicated to the principal that everyone should have the opportunity and encouragement to develop to your full potential, they'll work with you to ensure that you gain the in-demand education, real world skills and experience that'll lead you to success in this challenging but rewarding field.