Person Centered Dementia Care

Course Description

Person Centered Dementia Care is an essential course for caregiving staff who work with individuals living with dementia. The course focuses on understanding the unique experiences and needs of people with dementia and emphasizes the importance of providing person-centered care and developing person-centered care plans. This approach respects and values the individuality of each person, taking into account their preferences, abilities, and life history. By adopting person-centered care strategies, caregivers can enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia and support their dignity, autonomy, and well-being.

What will be taught topics

• Principles of person-centered care in dementia
• Supporting selfhood and individuality in dementia care
• Supporting family members and caregivers of people with dementia
• Identifying key components of person-centered dementia care
• Developing person-centered care plans

Lesson list

• The Principles of Person-Centered Dementia Care
• Person-Centered Language
• Selfhood and Person-Centered Dementia Care
• Knowledge Review
• Relationships and Person-Centered Dementia Care
• Benefits of Person-Centered Care Approaches
• Exam- Person Centered Dementia Care