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Dementia for families

Dementia is one of New Zealand most significant and growing healthcare challenges which has a direct impact on family/ whanau and friends.

The Dementia for families short course is designed to give you a basic understanding of dementia and support groups that are available.

The short course will be covering the following:

– What is dementia?
– Risk factors
– Types of dementia
– Warning  signs
– Stages of dementia
– Support groups
– Challenging behaviours
– Support and communication

This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.

Estimated number of hours: 2 – 4 hours theory. No assessment is provided.

The module is provided by Kalandra Education Group.

Highlights /Why us?

Kalandra Products is supported by Kalandra Education, the organization providing high-quality, innovative training that helps carers meet the daily needs of their person and their family.

Program Outline/Syllabus

Course Structure – Modules/ Tasks

Dementia is one of New Zealand most significant and growing healthcare challenges which has a direct impact on family/ whanau and friends.
The Dementia for families short course is designed to give you a basic understanding of dementia and support groups that are available.
The short course will be covering the following:
– What is dementia?
– Risk factors
– Types of dementia
– Warning signs
– Stages of dementia
– Support groups
– Challenging behaviours
– Support and communication

Assignments/Tests- All courses are tested by quizzes throughout the course

What will I learn?

Dementia is one of New Zealand most significant and growing healthcare challenges which has a direct impact on family/ whanau and friends.

The Dementia for families short course is designed to give you a basic understanding of dementia and support groups that are available.

The short course will be covering the following:
– What is dementia?
– Risk factors
– Types of dementia
– Warning signs
– Stages of dementia
– Support groups
– Challenging behaviors
– Support and communication

Flexible
A reliable Computer/ Laptop with microphone and webcam, Internet access preferably Broadband
NZ Dollar$40+GST

This module is delivered online and is learner-driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours. You can complete this at your own pace.
For groups of 10 or more, NZ Dollar$100+GST
Email us at ecert@edvantageinternational.com for more information

Improving the life of the older and vulnerable person underpins the ethos of Kalandra. 

These people deserve the best possible care supported by resources that meet and exceed their needs, whether that be caregivers, or products. Kalandra is listening to people and trying to address these needs. 

We are sourcing equipment that helps with daily tasks, ensuring safety and providing comfort, from turning beds to aromatherapy, from acute needs to those required for chronic conditions.

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