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Trauma Support for Individuals & Families living with Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia - 6 CPD POINTS
As of 2013, there were an estimated 44.4 million people with dementia worldwide.This number will increase to an estimated 75.6 million in 2030, and 135.5 million in 2050. Already 62% of people with dementia live in developing countries, but by 2050 this will rise to 71%. According to South Africa’s 2011 census, there are approximately 2.2 million people in South Africa with some form of dementia.
This Course Includes
Accreditation
- Course Instructor The Wellness Specialist Life Academy
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Description
Geriatrics and elder care is an extremely underserved space in counselling and caregiving. Often family becomes caregivers which can result in stress and anxiety for all. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease makes the situation all the more unbearable as there is not much information around how to manage the practical losses that the disease brings daily. We explore the impact on mind, body and soul for the individual and their families.
We also explore how Dementia can be diagnosed in children, middle aged indivduals and sportsmen and sportwoman.
What you’ll learn
- By the end of this course you will understand what Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease is
- Explore how children are diagnosed with Dementia
- Explore how dementia is found in middle age adults
- Understand how to initiate and create legacy work
- Understand how to support emotionally
Requirements
- Understanding of English as the course is facilitated in English
Here is exactly what we cover in this course:
By the end of this course you will:
Understand what Dementia is
Understand what Alzheimers Disease is
Understand how to practically guide individuals & families through wellness tehcniques that increase quality of time and life
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Course Curriculum
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Introduction
- Introduction
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Dementia Introduction
- Dementia Introduction
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What is Dementia & Alzheimer's?
- What is Dementia & Alzheimer's?
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Progression of Alzheimer's
- Progression of Alzheimer's
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Behaviours and Emotions
- Behaviours and Emotions
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Early Detection, Legacy Work and Quality of Life
- Early Detection, Legacy Work and Quality of Life
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Maintaining Joy Through Stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Maintaining Joy Through Stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's
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Creating Calm During Cognitive Decline
- Creating Calm During Cognitive Decline
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Self Regulation Tools to Combat Boredom and Loneliness
- Self Regulation Tools to Combat Boredom and Loneliness
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Making Mealtime Easier
- Making Mealtime Easier
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Soul Care For Families Who Are Also Caregivers
- Soul Care For Families Who Are Also Caregivers
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Caregiver Tips: Family taking care of Family
- Refusal to Bath
- Changing Dignity Wear
- Bed Baths
- Refusal to take medication
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Childhood Dementia
- The Heartbreaking Journey of Childhood Dementia
- A Mother's Experience
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Early Onset Dementia
- Children of those with Early Onset Dementia
- Living with Early Onset Dementia
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Sports & Dementia
- Sports Induced Head Injuries & Dementia
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Learning Material
- E Book: The 36 hour Day
- Course Notes
- Life Questions
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Final Assessment
- Final Assessment
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Final Thoughts
- Final Thoughts
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Introduction
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