Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define person-centred foundations and key terms in dementia care
• Explain how consent and supported decision-making keep the person central in everyday care
• Apply clear words, pace, cues and setting to communicate with a person living with dementia
• Distinguish between observation, interpretation and opinion when writing factual daily care records
• Outline the parts of a dementia care plan and the evidence that triggers a formal review
• Identify safeguarding concerns and the immediate steps for reporting and recording them
• Plan referrals and care transitions by choosing the right service, urgency and information
• Recognise pain, swallowing, intake and medication concerns that need recording or escalation
• Relate changed behaviour to likely unmet needs and match suitable non-drug responses
• Summarise how safe movement, daily task support, the environment and activity promote independence