Dementia Friendly Societies unit (CAD308)

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Introduction

Dementia friendly societies are designed to support people to live well with dementia through a range of integrated social, environmental and physical strategies. This advanced level unit explores the challenges of building dementia friendly societies with, and for people living with dementia. The unit will enable students to critically explore contemporary issues and concepts related to dementia friendly societies, prior to applying learning in their own communities.

Summary

Unit name	Dementia Friendly Societies
Unit code	CAD308
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Claire Eccleston
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse and interpret social, environmental and physical characteristics that comprise key elements of dementia friendly societies
• Critically reflect on own, and others world views and how they are socially constructed
• Lead and contribute to collaborative work with peers and/or community to enhance individual and group learning
• Apply knowledge of dementia friendly societies in communities to make recommendations and develop evaluation frameworks

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Intermediate level

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Critical exploration (20%)|Discussion posts (30%)|Portfolio (50%)
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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