A Shared Understanding of Dementia

In this question set, learners will explore a contemporary, evidence-based approach to dementia care. They will learn what it entails and why it benefits older Australians living with dementia. It will help improve the quality of care that they deliver by helping then
understand the needs of those living with dementia.

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By the time the learners achieve knowledge mastery in the series, they will be able to:

1. Infer how a contemporary, evidence-based model can be used to adapt one's own cultural perceptions of dementia and
   approach to care.
2. Exemplify care practices that incorporate a contemporary, evidence-based approach to support the rights of people living with dementia

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1. What is dementia?
2. A modern view of demential
3. Challenging biases
4. Contemporary person-centred care
5. Upholding rights
6. Meeting needs
7. Celebrating diversity
8. Identity and dignity