Dementia Knowledgeable Training Course
Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and learn how to support people living with it with confidence, compassion, and clarity. This course is designed for caregivers, activity coordinators, volunteers, and healthcare professionals who want more than surface-level awareness—offering the tools and insight to create real change.
Go Beyond Dementia Awareness
-
In-depth understanding of how dementia affects different areas of the brain.
-
Practical communication and behavior support strategies.
-
Easy-to-grasp concepts like the Bookcase Analogy to explain memory loss and emotion.
-
Designed for care environments, community settings, and at-home support.
View Full Course Content Overview
This is not just another awareness session—it’s meaningful, applicable learning.
Approximately 6 - 8 hours of course material
Ideal for Anyone Supporting People Living with Dementia
This course is perfect for:
-
Activity Coordinators & Directors
-
Family & Professional Caregivers
-
Community Volunteers
-
Healthcare & Social Care Staff
-
Memory Café Facilitators
Dementia Knowledgeable Course
72
What You’ll Learn in This Course
Understanding Dementia
Learn how different types of dementia impact memory, behavior, and day-to-day function.
Creating Dementia-Friendly Environments
Practical adjustments in care homes, community spaces, and homes to promote safety and dignity.
How the Brain Changes
Explore changes in cognitive and emotional processing, including decision-making and impulse control.
Communication Challenges
Learn how perception shifts, and how to engage through rhythm, tone, and non-verbal cues.
The Bookcase Analogy
Understand why emotional memory remains longer and how to support individuals based on this.
Responding to
Behaviour
Identify signs of unmet needs and learn how to respond with empathy, not correction.
Course Format & Delivery
100% online, flexible learning – study at your own pace.
Practical and engaging course materials
Includes real-life scenarios, downloadable handouts, and reflection tasks
Certification upon successful completion.
Best Value
Dementia Knowledgeable Course
72
Make a Tangible Difference in Someone’s Life
Dementia can be overwhelming—not just for those living with it, but for the people supporting them. This course helps you shift from reacting to responding with insight and compassion, giving you the tools to reduce distress and improve quality of life.