Assisting People Living with Dementia – (Certificate Program for PSWs)
Dementia is typically defined as a clinical syndrome of cognitive decline that is sufficiently severe to interfere with social or occupational functioning. Dementia can result from many diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Routine clinical practice shows that the cognitive and functional changes of dementia are typically accompanied by changes in behavior and in personality. As we age, […]
Understanding Behaviour for Better Interaction
“Mixing humour and harsh reality is a very human behaviour, it’s the way people stay sane in their daily lives.” Jorge Garcia Dementia is defined as a “clinical syndrome” that can result from many diseases, including Alzheimer’s. It is generally defined as impairment in at least two domains of cognitive function. The majority of people […]
Understanding Behaviour for Better Interaction
“Mixing humour and harsh reality is a very human behaviour, it’s the way people stay sane in their daily lives.” Jorge Garcia Dementia is defined as a “clinical syndrome” that can result from many diseases, including Alzheimer’s. It is generally defined as impairment in at least two domains of cognitive function. The majority of people […]