• Introduction: Outlining the purpose of the course and providing essential information to help you navigate its structure and resources.
  • Getting Started: Overview of Dementia An overview of dementia, covering its various types, symptoms, progression patterns, diagnostic processes, and the importance of understanding individual rights and consent.
  • Person-Centred, Trauma-Informed, and Interprofessional Care Approaches: Explore interprofessional approaches, including roles and responsibilities among healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive and responsive care.
  • Communication and Cognitive Strategies: Effective communication and cognitive strategies for physiotherapists working with individuals with dementia, emphasizing techniques that enhance understanding, engagement, and cognitive function.
  • Physical Rehabilitation Approaches: Physical rehabilitation assessments and interventions, using outcome measures and motor learning strategies.
  • Nutrition and Pharmacy: Recognize nutrition patterns and common medications in dementia management that impact rehabilitation services.
  • Safety and Mobility in Rehabilitation Environments: Address safety and mobility considerations, focusing on creating dementia-friendly environments, assistive devices and technology, and restraint use.
  • Care Partner Considerations: Impact of dementia on care partners by identifying signs of burnout, barriers to care, and ways to support care partners.
  • Course Wrap-Up: An opportunity to reflect on your learning journey and offer feedback to help us improve future offerings.