Palliative Approach to Dementia Care

Course Objectives

This modular course aims to provide learners with an understanding of how persons living with dementia can be supported with a palliative care approach relating to their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.

• Appreciate the importance of Palliative Care approach in dementia care
• Identify symptoms associated with End of Life (EOL)
• Identify ways to manage symptoms associated with EOL
• Recognize cultural and religious differences associated with death and dying

Course Content

• Palliative Care approach in dementia care
• Symptoms at EOL and Management
• Cultural and religious differences
• Application to care practices

This course is one of the 5 modular courses that can be stacked to attain a “Certificate of Accomplishment” in Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care. Refer to the roadmap for all the other modular courses below. Learners can choose to register for individual modular courses that meet the immediate needs at their own pace, and a “Certificate of Performance” will be issued upon the successful completion of each course.

Assessment

At the end of the course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment in class.

SNB-CPE points will be awarded.

Who Should Attend

Support care staff, health and social practitioner who have no prior training in dementia, ancillary staff, corporate service staff and volunteers who would like to be equipped with a basic understanding of how to care for people living with dementia in a variety of settings including the family home, centre-based services, and residential care facilities.

Competency Mapping (DCCF)

• Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia

Additional Information:

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For any questions about the course, please email Chris at academy@dementia.org.sg