Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

About Dementia

In this module, we introduce learners to dementia We present a socio-ecological framework for understanding the live experience of dementia and by which this course is organized We discuss the global impact, pathophysiology, and stages of dementia

Impact on the Person

In this module, we focus on the impact of dementia for individuals You will learn about common unmet needs of persons with dementia as well as the impact of core clinical features such as behavioral and psychological symptoms Also, you will learn ways to support quality of life of a person with dementia

Caregiving and the Home Environment

In this module, we expand our lens to consider family caregivers’ needs You will learn the psychosocial impact of caring for a person with dementia and the role of stress We provide examples of how to reduce stress, use the physical environment to support care tasks and well-being, and examine the potential role of technologies to improve dementia care

Module 4: Community Level

ln this module, we examine the community level. We discuss how the interprofessional team plays a key role in providing comprehensive dementia care. Also, we examine the concept of dementia-friendly communities and provide some examples from around the world

Module 5: Society at Large

In this module, we provide an overview of national plans and policies We identify elements of key plans and review the impact of such plans from a global perspective You will also have the opportunity to develop an action plan that addresses an unmet need that you identify either in your home, community, or place of work