Dementia

Caring for people living with dementia requires empathy, patience, and strong clinical understanding.

These modules guides you through the biological changes behind dementia and the differences between major dementia types. You’ll learn practical communication approaches that support connection and reduce distress in daily care.

Biology of dementia

Biology of dementia

Understand the biological changes that underpin dementia and how they affect the brain.

Alzheimer's dementia

Alzheimer's dementia

Learn the hallmark features of Alzheimer’s and how it progresses over time.

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia

Explore how impaired blood flow leads to cognitive decline and what sets this dementia apart.

Communication in Dementia

Communication in dementia

Explore practical ways to connect, communicate, and support people living with dementia.

Lewy Body dementia

Lewy Body dementia

Understand the unique symptoms of Lewy Body dementia and why it can be challenging to diagnose.

Lewy Body dementia

Pain assessment without words

Learn practical strategies to confidently assess pain in non-verbal patients.

Dementia