Understanding Dementia
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Welcome to "Understanding Dementia"!

Before you begin! Course introduction.
MODULE ONE: What is dementia?

Overview of the brain
What is dementia?
Overall impacts dementia can have on the brain
The warning signs of dementia
Dementia is NOT... - Image
Getting a diagnosis
Normal ageing vs not-normal ageing
Exercise - What are signs of dementia
Risks for developing dementia
Looking after your brain
Module One Quiz
MODULE TWO: Brain changes with dementia - sensory input and processing

Impacts dementia can have on the sensory system
Brain changes - Vision
Supporting a person living with dementia who has vision changes
Brain changes – Auditory
Supporting a person living with dementia who has auditory changes
Brain changes – Touch
Supporting a person living with dementia who experiences changes with touch
Our approach to someone living with dementia - Common mistakes to avoid
Our approach to someone living with dementia - How to respond
Module Two Quiz
MODULE THREE: Brain changes with dementia - function

Brain changes – Executive function
Executive Functioning Skills - Image
Brain changes - Memory
Brain changes – Amygdalae
Brain changes – Language
When a person with dementia may not understand you - Common mistakes to avoid
When a person with dementia may not understand you - How to respond
Brain changes - Mobility and movement
The impact of dementia on daily living activities
Exercise - How brain function relates to eating a meal
Exercise - How brain function relates to having a shower
When a person with dementia doesn't want help - Common mistakes to avoid
When a person with dementia doesn't want help - How to respond
Walking in their shoes
Module Three Quiz
Congratulations!

Completion certificate
Additional Resources

"How I walk alongside someone with dementia"
Additional resources
References

Understanding Dementia

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Learn how the brain can be impacted by dementia and how to best support someone living with these brain changes.