Module 1: Dementia – Family Caregivers

Module 1: Dementia

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Unit 1: Understanding dementia 9 Topics

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What is dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease

Vascular Dementia

Lewy body dementia

Frontotemporal dementia

Symptoms and behaviour of Alzheimer's disease

Symptoms and behaviour of Vascular dementia

Symptoms and behaviour of Lewy Body Dementia

Symptoms and behaviour of Frontotemporal dementia

Unit 2: Concerns of caregivers 15 Topics

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Role of the family

Implications of dementia in family dynamics

What can be done for individuals with dementia (initial phase)

What can be done for individuals with dementia (middle phase)

What can be done for individuals with dementia (final phase)

What can be done with families

Caregiver stress and burnout

What can you do to distress?

Positive aspects of caring

Emotions – What to try

Acceptance of illness

Unit 3 The role of nutrition in mental disorders 2 Topics

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Role of healthy nutrition on caregivers and person with mental disorders

The ten most important foods for a healthy brain

Unit 5: Activities for the Carereceiver 3 Topics

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Activity 1: What can be done for the carereceiver

Activity 2: What can be done for the carereceiver

Activity 3: What can be done for the carereceiver