Dementia

  • Author: L Kelly
  • Level: 4
  • Study time: 1 hour 55 mins
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Lesson series
Dementia affects millions worldwide, impacting memory, thinking, and behaviour. This course covers the essentials, including how the brain changes with dementia, identifying symptoms, understanding various types of dementia such as Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia, and learning effective care strategies. You'll gain practical knowledge to support individuals compassionately and confidently.
  • Video time: 1 hour 55 mins
  • Quiz: 1
  • Assessment: 1
Lesson series

Why this course is important?


Understand dementia isn't just memory loss—it's a group of conditions affecting thinking, personality, and daily function. Recognise early symptoms, appreciate how brain changes impact behaviour, and know that empathy, patience, and informed care strategies are key to supporting people living with dementia.
Meet the instructor

Leigh Kelly

Leigh Kelly is a New Zealand Registered Nurse who has been working with the elderly and disabled since 1974. Her ADN focused on young physically disabled.

She has been a Charge Nurse at Kenepuru and Greenlane Hospitals Continuing Care Wards, owned her own dementia specific rest home and worked and managed rest homes.

She also has vast experience as a RN in continuing care facilities. 
Patrick Jones - Course author