Step 1 Essential dementia awareness

This workbook contains information to gain knowledge about dementia. It is the first of a series of workbooks which are non-accredited resources available free to support those that work with people who have dementia. You can demonstrate your learning by completing the exercises within the workbook and the short quiz at the end. This will provide evidence to your manager of your learning.
 

Bitesize learning

This workbook is supported by the following PowerPoint presentations:

 

Learning library

We have created a library of useful learning resources to accompany the workbook.
These resources provide you with access to further learning opportunites to enhance your dementia awareness.

Learning outcomes

By completing this workbook you will:

  • Be able to describe dementia
  • Know the different symptoms of dementia
  • Gain awareness of person centred approaches
  • Understand changes that can happen through the dementia journey
  • Be able to consider the affect dementia has on a person’s feelings and emotions
  • Know there are different types of dementia
  • Know the differences between dementia, depression and delirium

 

Dementia gateway

The dementia e-learning programme, produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is suitable for care staff and family carers. SCIE’s dementia gateway provides practical tips, tools and activities that will help you with your daily work.

Acknowledgements
This workbook has been based on the Dementia Training & Education Strategy model and resources for Gloucestershire, and adapted by the South West Development Centre on behalf of the South West Dementia Partnership for wider dissemination and sharing.

Written by Tina Kukstas, Dementia Training Solutions, supported by an Advisory group:

  • Diane Bardsley, South West Development Centre,
  • Jan Ellis, Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust,
  • Rebecca Hardwick, South West Development Centre.

This process has taken place in consultation with the Regional Dementia Workforce network with comments from:

  • Paul O’Shea, Plymouth PCT
  • Nick Thorne, South Gloucestershire Council
  • Diane Johnson, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mary Dart, Devon County Council
  • Sue Ives, PHNSHT
  • Karen Grimshaw, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Jane Rachael, Capita L&D
  • Paul Hopkins, STAR Team Bristol
  • Lindsey Pike, Cornwall Council
  • Mark Humphries, Dorset PCT
  • Nic White, Plymouth NHS
  • Belinda Lock, Devon County Council
  • Jet O’Neill, North Bristol NHS Trust
  • Elizabeth Bartlett

Grateful thanks to all involved for their inspiration and enthusiasm