Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia

Overview

The Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia module is an option module in the BSc Professional Practice programme. The module provides health and allied professionals with underpinning knowledge and an evidence base from which to deliver twenty-first century dementia-related health care in a range of contexts. Students will demonstrate knowledge of person-centred dementia care with a particular focus on the impact of the physical environment - whether this is an acute setting, in the community or in an ambulance.

Core themes of lived experience of dementia and meaningful communication are incorporated throughout the module. With a focus on applying evidence to practice students will explore:

• The basics of dementia, delirium and depression
• Risk factors for dementia
• Approaches to dementia care in marginalised populations
• Post diagnostic support: pharmacological and non-pharmacological, including the impact of the physical environment on the wellbeing of people with dementia
• Advanced dementia care

For students in Scotland, this module is delivered at skilled practice level of the Promoting Excellence Framework (NES 2011). Skilled level covers the four key knowledge and skills areas of keeping well, living well, living well with increased support and dying well, recognising different stages of the journey experienced by people with dementia.