Caregiving Confidence for Dementia Caregivers
What you'll learn
- Understand dementia and its stages
- Identify common behavioral changes related to dementia
- Learn to use communication strategies to reduce difficult behaviors
- Recognize the importance of self-care for the caregiver and how to implement self-care into your daily routine
Requirements
- No experience needed. This is an introductory course.
Description
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted while caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you searching for effective strategies and practical guidance to provide the best possible care?
Look no further! This course is specifically designed to empower family caregivers like you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the unique challenges of caring for a loved-one with dementia.
The course is designed and presented by a licensed occupational therapist and dementia specialist. Information and resources are included to make caregiving easier and improve the lives of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Worksheets are provided to help you implement the strategies that are covered in the video lectures so you can begin using what you learn right away.
This course covers the following topics:
an introduction to dementia and its symptoms
the stages of dementia and what to expect
how to manage challenging behaviors
communication strategies to avoid conflict
how to incorporate self-care into daily routines
At the conclusion of this course you will have gained the confidence, skills, and practical knowledge to provide compassionate and effective care for your loved-one with dementia. This course is designed for family caregivers, but healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning more about dementia will benefit from the content provided.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for family members of persons with dementia and professionals who care for persons with dementia.
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 10 Reviews
- 39 Students
- 1 Course
Kristen is a Florida licensed occupational therapist, clinic owner, and dementia specialist. She enjoys creating educational content to share the expertise she has developed over years of working as an occupational therapist. When she's not working at her clinic or creating educational content, you'll find Kristen hanging out with her family and beloved fur-baby, Maggie.