11. Additional Training

You might be interested in further education and training regarding Alzheimers and dementia.

The Dementia Elevator offer a fully online course called Dementia Coping Skills for Families and Carers.

Aimed at family carers and health care assistants, the foundation module will provide practical and staged information for carers about how to deal with their own emotions and those of the person with dementia. Participants will also learn approaches in cognitive stimulation, training and rehabilitation.

Medium:   Online with downloadable resource pack.

Suitable for:  Carers/family members/friends of people with dementia, health care assistants, health and social care professionals.

Course: Coping Skills for Family Carers

FutureLearn have a number of courses about dementia, including the four week course The Many Faces of Dementia. These are free online courses which use video and forums to communicate with learners.

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