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Before we can provide care for people experiencing dementia, it’s important to first understand what dementia is and how it may affect the individual. This training module will provide staff with a foundational understanding of dementia and its common psychological and behavioural symptoms, along with some initial strategies for managing them.

Content

6 Video Units • 12 Questions

Pre-reflection

1 Question

Introduction

What is Dementia and How Does it Present?

2 Questions

Common Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and How to Manage Them

4 Questions

10m

The ABC Approach to Behaviour Management

2 Questions

How to Support a Person with Dementia Experiencing Changed Behaviours

2 Questions

Conclusion

Post-reflection

1 Question

What you'll learn:

Understand what dementia is.

Recognise dementia in a client.

Understand common psychological and behavioural symptoms of dementia.

Use different strategies for managing behavioural changes.

Provide necessary support to a person with dementia.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals and staff who care for people with dementia.

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Ausmed

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Peer reviewed by

Rilla Roberts

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This resource will be updated or unpublished after the due for review date.

Last updated16 May 2024

Published09 Aug 2022

Due for review30 Aug 2024

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Anyone involved in the creation of Ausmed content declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used where possible.