An Overview of Quality Dementia Care

Course overview

According to the World Health Organization, or WHO (2021), more than 55 million people worldwide have dementia. An additional 10 million people are diagnosed each year. As the rate of people with dementia increases, the need for care increases as well. In the future, you may find yourself taking care of more people with dementia. When you understand how dementia progresses and what causes symptoms and behaviors, you can adapt your caregiving strategies and techniques. Learning how to care for someone in every stage of dementia helps you provide better care and feel more successful. This course discusses the care needs for people with dementia and how to provide those cares.