Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. Regardless of which type of dementia is diagnosed and what part of the brain is affected, each person will experience dementia in their own unique way.

This dementia awareness training will help you understand dementia and support those with dementia, whether that be in the workplace or at home.

Module 1 - An introduction to dementia- In this module you will cover the how the brain is affected by dementia and the impact on individuals. We look at risk factors and the statistics behind dementia.

Module 2 - Types of dementia- In this module you will look at the different types of Dementia; Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Mixed dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal dementia, Mild cognitive impairment, Young onset dementia and other conditions with may lead to dementia.

Module 3 - Diagnosis and support - In this module will cover the dementia diagnosis process, Common Core Principles and ways to support someone with dementia (both in the home and external agencies).