Full course description
Description
This training focuses on understanding cognitive decline and dementia, exploring different types of dementia, their symptoms, risk factors, and approaches to diagnosis and management. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing dementia from other conditions like delirium and depression and highlights resources tailored for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Target Audience
This training is designed for healthcare providers, caregivers, and professionals working in geriatrics, neurology, and the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify and differentiate the four most common types of dementia.
- Recognize the differences between dementia, delirium, and depression.
- Understand how structural changes in the brain contribute to cognitive decline.
- Discuss the unique challenges and solutions for diagnosing and supporting dementia in deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.