Dealing with Dementia

Course Information

This microlearning course aims to provide healthcare professionals and caregivers with the fundamental knowledge and skills in dementia care. 

Learning Outcomes

There is currently approximately 50 million people with dementia, and it is estimated that 5% to 8% of the general population >60 years old have dementia (WHO, 2020). The total number of people with dementia is projected to reach 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in 2050 (WHO, 2020). In Singapore, a study led by Institute of Mental Health (IMH) stated that 1 in 10 people who are 60 years and above may have dementia (Subramaniam, M et al, 2015). Dementia has impacted lives of not just persons with the condition but caregivers. This course aims to provide healthcare professionals and caregivers with the fundamental knowledge and skills in dementia care._x000D_
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From the course, learners will:_x000D_

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1. Understand the prevalence of dementia in the elderly population

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2. Describe what is dementia

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3. Identify the different types of dementia

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4. Describe the characteristics of dementia

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5. Recognize the difference between ageing process and dementia

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6. Recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia

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7. Identify the different stages of dementia

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8. Describe Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

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9. Plan of care with dementia patients

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This course is designed to equip and update healthcare professionals with the fundamental knowledge and skills in dementia care.

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