Dementia Palliation

Dementia Palliation

Dementia Palliation is a comprehensive course designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate and effective care for individuals with dementia in the final stages of their lives. As dementia progresses, patients increasingly rely on caregivers to manage their symptoms, maintain their dignity, and ensure their comfort. This course covers various aspects of end-of-life care for dementia patients, including pain management, communication strategies, emotional support, and dealing with grief and loss. The course aims to empower caregivers to make informed decisions and provide the highest quality of care during this challenging time.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 8
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 192
What you will learn
  • Identifying and managing common symptoms in the final stages of dementia
  • Effective communication strategies for end-of-life care
  • Pain assessment and management for dementia patients
  • Providing emotional support for patients and their families
  • Navigating ethical dilemmas and decision-making in end-of-life care
  • Understanding and coping with grief and loss

Lessons

    • Introduction to End of Life Care for DementiaIntroduction to End of Life Care for Dementia
    • 4 mins
    • Stages of Dementia and Its ProgressionStages of Dementia and Its Progression
    • 5 mins
    • Common Symptoms in the Final Stages of DementiaCommon Symptoms in the Final Stages of Dementia
    • 11 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Communication Strategies for End-of-Life CareCommunication Strategies for End-of-Life Care
    • 5 mins
    • Pain Assessment and ManagementPain Assessment and Management
    • 6 mins
    • Emotional Support for Patients and FamiliesEmotional Support for Patients and Families
    • 5 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making in End-of-Life CareEthical Dilemmas and Decision-Making in End-of-Life Care
    • 7 mins
    • Grief and Loss: Understanding and CopingGrief and Loss: Understanding and Coping
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- Dementia Palliation Exam- Dementia Palliation
    • 15 mins

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