Understanding the early stages of dementia

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The main focus of this learning object is the early stages of dementia, including the emotional impact of the onset of symptoms and the diagnosis of dementia on the person concerned and those around them. The learning object also considers the importance of community-based support for people with dementia and how social networks can operate in this context. Towards the end of the learning object, you will look at the values and attitudes associated with person-centred care, particularly in relation to caring for and working with people with dementia as their condition progresses. Wherever possible, we focus on dementia from the perspective of people with dementia and their families and we aim to reflect the diversity of experiences among them. This resource contains both audio and video. The learning object makes use of a video produced by the Alzheimer’s Society entitled Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Providing Quality Dementia Care in order to illustrate some of the issues we raise. Please note that this object also contains a self-assessment section where you can test how far you have assimilated the key messages from this learning object.

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Social Care Institute for Excellence SCIEgavin.nettleton@scie.org.uk
Alison MilneA.J.Milne@kent.ac.uk
Jo WarnerJ.Warner@kent.ac.uk
Brian Gearingbrian.gearing@tiscali.co.uk
Added15 Feb 2011 14:39
RegionUK
KeywordsUKOER, SWAPBox, older people, dementia, vascular dementia, alzheimers, dementia with lewy bodies, mental health, e-learning
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An Introduction to the Mental Health of Older People

These e-learning resources are freely available to all users and, through audio, video and interactive uses of technology, aim to raise awareness of key issues, research, messages, policies and approaches relating to the mental health of older people and, in so doing, positively impact on practice.

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