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Stanford University

Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging

4.929 ratings

This online class will present the latest scientific information on the interaction between aging and physical activity. In an approachable style, you will learn how your physiology changes with age and how different types of movement can impact that trajectory of aging. Physical activity is a powe…

  • edX
  • Self-paced
  • Free to audit
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Imperial College London

Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

4.9120 ratings

Welcome to this course on the aetiology, epidemiology and interventions for non-communicable diseases of the Global Diseases Masterclass. We’ve selected four disease areas and will go through each in turn. The diseases we’ve chosen are: Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Dementia, and…

  • Coursera
  • 17 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Johns Hopkins University

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

4.8322 ratings

Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of and affected individuals, and others interested in learning about dementia and quality care will benefit from completing the course. Led by Drs. Nancy Hodgson and Laura Gitlin, participants will acquire foundational knowledge in the c…

  • Coursera
  • 19 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Alison

Diploma in Dementia Care and Caregiver Support

4.1111 ratings

Are you struggling to support someone with dementia or unsure where to start? Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming without the right tools. From confusion to emotional stress, the journey is tough, but you don’t have to face it alone.This course helps you understand dementia in human terms. Y…

Learning path or series
  • Alison
  • 15 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Advanced

Alison

Dementia Care Environment Design for Senior Care Workers

3.611 ratings

Most dementia training teaches you how to care for a person. This course teaches you how to design the environment around them. While other courses on Alison focus on clinical knowledge, caregiver skills, and communication, this advanced certificate focuses on something no other dementia course cov…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Alison

Caring for Ageing Parents

3.824 ratings

Watching loved ones grow older can be overwhelming. Changes in their physical health, emotional needs, and family dynamics may leave you feeling unsure about how to help. This includes the profound changes that can follow a dementia diagnosis, where memory, communication, behaviour, safety, and fam…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Great Learning

Caregiving Skills for Dementia Care

This free dementia online course for carers covers the basics of learning about dementia and of offering person-centered care. You will acquire essential skills in caregiving, communication, and establishing a secure and encouraging environment for people with dementia.The community support systems…

  • Great Learning Academy
  • 30 minutes
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Free certificate
  • Beginner

Alison

Dementia Care and Person-Centred Practice

3.629 ratings

Are you struggling to provide truly person-centred support for those living with dementia? Many caregivers and healthcare professionals face uncertainty when navigating complex care needs. This course tackles those challenges head-on. Using evidence-based strategies, it helps you understand dementi…

  • Alison
  • 5 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Alison

Diploma in Dementia Care

3.9443 ratings

The increasing number of people suffering from dementia has driven demand for trained dementia care experts. This diploma course offers a comprehensive training programme that consists of five modules that cover different elements of dementia care. Our first section focuses on dementia itself and d…

Learning path or series
  • Alison
  • 10 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Advanced

Alison

Caregiving Skills - Dementia Care

3.96,331 ratings

This course begins by exploring common symptoms of dementia, including changes in memory, thinking, reasoning, communication and daily functioning. You will learn how dementia may affect a person’s ability to recognise familiar people and places, engage in meaningful activities, and experience chan…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Alison

Taking Care of the Mind: Methods for Assisting People With Dementia

3.7101 ratings

This course offers an in-depth exploration of dementia, a complex condition affecting millions worldwide. Participants will delve into the four distinct stages of dementia—mild, moderate, severe, and advanced—gaining a thorough understanding of the symptoms and challenges associated with each stage…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Alison

Dementia Awareness Training

3.3389 ratings

Dementia awareness is essential for establishing a more inclusive and sympathetic society because it encourages early detection, comprehension and appropriate assistance for people with cognitive impairments. Importantly, it promotes caregiving skills, lessens social stigma and improves communicati…

  • Alison
  • 4 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Alison

Diploma in Caring for People Living with Alzheimer's and Dementia

3.9418 ratings

Dementia is a growing global health and care concern, and Alzheimer’s disease is its most common cause. This course provides practical guidance for professional and family caregivers who support people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It explains the difference between them, explores how Alzhei…

Learning path or series
  • Alison
  • 15 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Advanced

University of Toronto

Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

This course is designed and produced by Professor Ka Tat Tsang of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work in collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto. This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, in…

  • Coursera
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

Alison

Dementia Care and Management

3.6464 ratings

Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is increasingly being recognised as a major public health concern. It can have an enormous impact on a person's identity, ability to function and relationships both in the home and in wider society. There is no cure…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Alison

Practical Dementia Management: Strategies and Support

3.3165 ratings

Explore the principles and practices of effective dementia management in this caregiving course that provides practical techniques to help you support those living with this complex condition. We define ‘dementia’ and describe its profound impact on individuals and society. We examine the intricaci…

  • Alison
  • 4 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Beginner

Alison

Understanding Caregiver Stress and Burnout

3.478 ratings

Caregiving, whether you are supporting someone living with dementia, a chronic illness, or an other long-term condition, often leads to stress and burnout, compromising both the caregiver's well-being and their capacity to provide effective care. Are you feeling the strain of caregiving and wonderi…

  • Alison
  • 3 hours
  • Self-paced
  • Free course
  • Paid certificate
  • Intermediate

Cinematic Health

Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

Build specialized care skills through compelling story-driven scenarios featuring real healthcare challenges. This course uses cinematic storytelling to immerse you in the advanced responsibilities of CNA work, helping you understand what it takes to care for people with complex medical conditions.…

  • Coursera
  • 1 week of study, 5 hours per week
  • Self-paced
  • Paid certificate

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