It is important to understand the challenges of living with dementia as well as understanding the importance of providing the correct care for people with dementia.
Online course description
Currently more than 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide with 10 million new cases diagnosed every year (WHO, 2023). It is currently the seventh leading cause of death in older people globally and in 2019 it cost global economies 1.3 trillion US dollars (WHO, 2023).
This course will look at the global challenge of dementia. It focuses on integrative collaboration and partnership working to reduce barriers between services and provide seamless care for people living with dementia.
Who is this course for?
The course is open to anyone who wants to better understand dementia and learn to care for people with dementia including carers of people with dementia, healthcare professionals and others with a general interest in dementia.
It is designed to offer more than just watching academic videos; you will also engage in forum discussions, group activities and other stimulating tasks.
Bridging the Dementia Divide: Supporting People Living with Dementia is a free online course that seeks to challenge stereotypes and teaches you to understand, sympathise and help people living with dementia in a compassionate manner. It encourages discussions but supports the sensitivity of the subject and people affected by it.
This course will:
- encourage learners to challenge their definitions and perceptions of dementia
- equip learners with the knowledge and understanding to help people with dementia
- provide a platform for global discussion to facilitate learner’s connections and communication for the purpose of initiating international networks
- provide learners with career insights, should they wish to pursue a career in health and social care
To learn more, and register visit: Bridging the Dementia Divide - Free courses - University of Derby