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Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
A short film depicting scenes in a domestic setting between an older man and his domiciliary care worker. The film introduces the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in relation to a financial decision.
This SCIE resource explores early intervention and prevention and offers a greater understanding of the journey through dementia.
This briefing discusses the barriers currently faced by BME people in accessing dementia care services and some of the ways in which services can become better at responding to the needs of BME people in their locality.
Briefing produced with the UK Sustainable Development Commission and the Improvement and Development Agency. The Sustainable Social Care Programme encourages commissioners of adult social care to promote sustainable development.
This practice survey explores teaching and learning about mental health and disability within the human growth and development (HGD) curriculum on qualifying social work programmes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Part of e-Learning courses
One of a series of e-learning resources from the Open Dementia e-learning programme which aims provides a general introduction to the dementia and the experience of living with dementia. This module explains how dementia affects each individual differently. It then looks at four common areas of difficulty faced by people with dementia and describes practical strategies that can be used to assist with difficulties. It draws attention to the fact that many difficulties faced by people with dementia not caused by damage to the brain, but by other factors. The resource contains audio and video.
Part of e-Learning courses
One of a series of e-learning resources which aims provides a general introduction to the dementia and the experience of living with dementia. This module looks communicating with a person with dementia, at some of the difficulties that can arise, and how to overcome them. It covers helping a person with dementia understand our message; helping a person with dementia make themselves understood; communicating with people experiencing a different reality and the importance of non-verbal communication. The resource contains audio and video. The Dementia e-learning resources were originally released with the title of 'The Open Dementia e-learning programme'.
Part of e-Learning courses
One of a series of e-learning resources from the Open Dementia e-learning programme which aims provides a general introduction to the dementia and the experience of living with dementia. This module focuses on the process of diagnosis and its impact; the help and support available, key professional roles and skills and multidisciplinary support services; and anti-dementia drugs and non-pharmacological treatments. This resource contains audio and video.
Part of e-Learning courses
One of a series of e-learning modules which aim to provide a general introduction to the dementia and the experience of living with dementia. This module covers: views of dementia in the media; facts and common misconceptions about dementia; common symptoms, clinical terminology and causes of symptoms. A self-assessment exercise is include to check understanding of key points covered in the module. The resource contains audio. The Dementia e-learning resources were originally released with the title of 'The Open Dementia e-learning programme'.
Part of e-Learning courses
One of a series of e-learning resources which aims provides a general introduction to the dementia and the experience of living with dementia. This module provides an overview of the emotional dimension of dementia; looks at the importance of effective strategies to help people experiencing difficult emotions. It then explores a range of situations where people with dementia can be supported. This resource contains audio and video. The Dementia e-learning resources were originally released with the title of 'The Open Dementia e-learning programme'.
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