Understanding Dementia Course

The slides are displayed as PowerPoint (.ppt) files.

There is no time limit with the slides, so you can view each one at your own pace. Simply click to open them, and then read that at your own pace.

Each slide includes a voice recording from one of our specialist. You can pause, skip, or rewind each recording as you like.

There are 4 presentations for week 1. All presentations appear as PowerPoint documents.

Part 1 - What is Dementia

What dementia is, the types of dementia including Alzheimer's, and signs and symptoms.

View the part 1 What is Dementia presentation (ppt)

Part 2 - What is Dementia

Types of dementia, as well as diagnosis.

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Part 3 - What is Dementia

Treatment and support.

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Part 4 - Research

Dementia research, and how you can take part if you're interested.

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There are 4 presentations for week 2. All presentations appear as PowerPoint documents.

Part 1 - New Behaviours

Understanding and coping with new (changing) behaviours.

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Part 2 - New Behaviours

What it might feel like to have dementia and how to identify triggers to certain behaviours.

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Part 3 - Care Wellbeing

Wellbeing, and how to identify and manage stress if you're a carer.

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Part 4 - Carer Wellbeing

Tips for reducing stress and the importance of prioritising your wellbeing as a carer.

View the part 4 Carer Wellbeing presentation (ppt)

There are 4 presentations for week 3, all covering memory and communication. All presentations appear as PowerPoint documents.

Part 1

Memory aids and home surveillance.

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Part 2

Example scenarios, and the SPECAL approach.

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Part 3

What it feels like when your memory lets you down.

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Part 4

Communication tips, repeating the same topics, and how to make a decision.

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There are 3 presentations for week 4. All presentations appear as PowerPoint documents.

Part 1 - Mobility, Falls, and Visual Visual Perception

Mobility, helping someone up, and making sense of what we see.

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Part 2 - Washing, Dressing, and Eating and Drinking

Personal hygiene, chewing, and swallowing.

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Part 3 - Continence and Night Disturbance

Toilet habits, continence aids, and sleeping patterns. 

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There are 2 presentations for week 5. All presentations appear as PowerPoint documents.

Part 1 - Legal matters

Wills, power of attorney, and deputyship.

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Part 2 - Driving & Firearms

When to stop driving, the DVLA process, and firearms guidance.

View the part 2 Driving and Firearms presentation (ppt)

Supporting a person with dementia can be positive and rewarding, but it can also be challenging.

Looking after yourself is important for both you and the person you are supporting. There are communities you can contact for more information and support.

Read the caring into the future community guide (pdf)