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End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia

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Brief Introduction

Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life.

Course Summary

Learn how to provide compassionate end-of-life care for people with dementia. Explore symptom management, communication techniques and support for families.

Key Learning Points

Gain a deeper understanding of dementia and its impact on end-of-life care
Learn communication techniques to effectively communicate with patients and their families
Explore symptom management strategies and support for families

Learning Outcomes

Understand the unique challenges of end-of-life care for people with dementia
Develop effective communication skills with patients and their families
Learn strategies for managing symptoms and providing support for families

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior knowledge or experience required
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes and activities

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Requirements

This course is aimed at health and social care professionals. You’ll need a basic level of dementia awareness, which you may have gained in a health or social care setting, working with people with dementia, or through caring for a relative, friend or neighbour. During the course, you’ll be able to discuss your experiences with other learners and learn from theirs. It may also be useful to you to have a friend or colleague with whom you can discuss and reflect on issues that might arise during the course.

Outline

Maintaining dignity through relationship Introduction Connecting with others Advance care planning Expressing self Maintaining dignity through comfort Introduction Wellbeing at the end of life Nutrition and hydration Symptom management Maintaining dignity through finding meaning Introduction Finding meaning Specialist support Supporting families through grief Summary

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews of the End of Life Care for People with Dementia course on FutureLearn. Users have generally found the course to be informative and valuable in understanding how to care for people with dementia at the end of their lives. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the comprehensive content that covers a range of topics from communication to symptom management.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive content covering a range of topics
Informative and valuable in understanding how to care for people with dementia
Interactive and engaging learning experience
Good balance of theory and practical application
Opportunity to connect with other learners and share experiences

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be repetitive
A few technical glitches reported by users
Limited focus on cultural considerations in end of life care
Some users found the course to be too basic and not suitable for those with prior knowledge
A few users reported difficulty with navigating the platform

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