Principles of Dementia Care - Certificate
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year.
Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high-quality care. You will learn about the different types dementia, its causes and the way it affects individuals and how it affects the functions of the brain. You will also look at social and medical models of dementia and how attitudes towards the illness can affect individuals with dementia.
