Overview of Dementia Care
Course Information
Providing a holistic model of care for clients diagnosed with dementia is the philosophy used in this introductory course. Students explore differences between healthy aging and dementia, and learn about the assessment and diagnosis of this neurocognitive disorder. Appropriate physical and emotional environment, effects of dementia on clients, caregivers and the family unit are explored/studied. The role of research and the importance of public and professional education are also discussed.
Intake F25 SEM
Start Date Sep 09 / 2025
End Date Dec 16 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
n/a
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
n/a
Group Work:
n/a
Registering college code:
CG-OLRN1732
Host college code:
AL-HLT6671
How to register
Registration is completed online via the Student Portal. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2-digit college code prefix (e.g. OLRN1715, not CG-OLRN1715). For more information, visit https://continuing-education.conestogac.on.ca/ontario-learn.
Contact
Conestoga College
Email : OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca
299 Doon Valley DriveKitchener, ON
N2G 4M4
Phone : xxx
Fax :