This lesson will focus on learning about the different types of dementia. As well, participants will develop an awareness of the impact of delirium as it relates to dementia, understand diagnostic resources, become aware of medications used in the treatment of dementia and learn some healthy brain strategies.
After completing this lesson, participants will become aware of the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication when working with individuals living with dementia. As well, participants will be able to identify environmental factors that can enhance or impede communication and develop strategies to improve communication.
Lesson 3 focuses on understanding some of the behaviours that may occur when an individual is living with dementia. Participants will learn to analyze behaviours to look for a root cause, and problem solve potential interventions.