This module will prepare practitioners to meet the needs of people with dementia from diagnosis to end-of-life. The module will address emerging guidelines in local, national and international policies and strategies and within the changing demography of people with dementia. It also provides practitioners with the opportunity to develop specific competencies and expertise in conducting holistic assessments for persons with dementia. Diagnostic procedures and stages of dementia will also be explored. Concepts of personhood, person-centred care and safe care are interweaved throughout modular content. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of the programme the student will be able to: 

• Discuss the pathophysiology and the illness trajectory of dementia.

• Critically evaluate the philosophy underpinning person centred dementia care.

• Critically analyse policies and strategies that impact on dementia care

• Appreciate the importance of family/carer relationships for the person with dementia.

• Demonstrate specific competences and expertise in conducting holistic assessments for persons with dementia.