Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia unit (CAD116)

Introduction

In this unit you will gain knowledge of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia, and of contemporary strategies to dementia therapies. You will be introduced to varied approaches to supporting quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based and individual approaches, as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches.

Summary

Unit name	Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia
Unit code	CAD116
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Adele Woodhouse
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and explain modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia
• Identify and examine the concepts of ‘therapy’ and ‘therapeutic approaches’ for people with dementia
• Explore and discuss the various therapeutic options for enhancing quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based, individual, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CAD102 Introduction to Population Trends in Ageing AND CAD103 Introduction to Dementia Services

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Quiz (10%)|Presentation (30%)|Scenario-based responses (30%)|Written Task: Short answer questions (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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