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:

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Group Work:

n/a

Registering college code:
NO-TBA

Host college code:
AL-HLT6671

How to register

You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Monique Seguin (705) 235-3211 ext. 2183

Contact

Monique Seguin
Phone : (705) 235-3211 ext 2183
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca

Highway 101 East
P.O. Box 3211
Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6

Phone : (705) 235-3211 ext 2183
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