Dementia 5: Supporting and Safeguarding the Holistic Wellbeing of Older People Living with Dementia (SQS)

Module 1 of 4:

Safeguarding Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

After completing this module, it is expected that learners will be better able to...

• Recognise signs of deterioration, distress, unmet needs and risks to the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with dementia  

• Explain now behaviour may communicate unmet need, discomfort or distress  

• Apply the cycle of safeguarding in everyday care interactions  

• Observe, document and escalate concerns appropriately according to workplace procedures  

• Recognise the importance of meaningful activity, relationships and emotional wellbeing in safeguarding  

Module 2 of 4:

Holistic, Person-centred Dementia Care

After completing this module, it is expected that learners will be better able to...

• Describe what holistic, person-centred care means in dementia care practice  

• Recognise how consistency, relationships and familiar routines positively impact – and how stigma and poor interactions negatively impact – the wellbeing and quality of life of older people living with dementia   

• Apply simple person-centred approaches that support safety, dignity, engagement, comfort and wellbeing in everyday interactions with older people living with dementia  

• Explain your role in supporting meaningful engagement, independence, joy and positive experiences as part of providing holistic, person-centred dementia care in a residential environments  

Module 3 of 4:

Culturally Safe Dementia Care 

After completing this module, it is expected that learners will be better able to...

• Explain the importance of cultural competence and cultural safety in dementia care, including considerations for respectful communication, the positive impact of supporting cultural preferences, and how unmet cultural needs can lead to distress   

• Recognise how culture, identity and experiences of trauma can influence behaviour and care needs  

• Apply culturally safe approaches and adapt care to meet the cultural needs of older people living with dementia in everyday interactions in accordance with their care plans  

• Describe key considerations for providing culturally safe care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders  

• Recognise when care may not feel culturally safe for the older person and escalate concerns appropriately   

Module 4 of 4:

Final Assessment 

Test your understanding of the above modules to complete the course.

Course code: SQS-DM5