Description
When people think of dementia, many times the first thing that comes to mind is Alzheimer’s disease. In this general course, participants will learn about other types of dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. For each dementia, participants will learn about causes, risk factors, characteristics, symptomology, treatment and how to cope. Lastly, learn how best to support families and respond appropriately to symptoms such as loss of empathy, compulsive behaviors, and anosognosia.
