Dementia and Behaviour

  • Author: L Kelly
  • Level: 3
  • Study time: 2 hours
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Lesson series
Learn to understand and manage dementia-related behaviours effectively. This course covers types of challenging behaviours, their triggers, and practical strategies for support workers to respond compassionately. Discover how communication, environment, and health impact behaviour and gain confidence in providing dignified, person-centred care.

This course is aligned to  (US23923)
  • Video time: 2 hours
  • Quiz: 1
  • Assessment: 1
Lesson series

Why this course?

Understanding dementia behaviours helps carers respond effectively. Recognising triggers such as anxiety, medication, sensory issues, and cultural factors prevents challenging behaviours. Clear communication, consistency, and a supportive environment minimise distress. Learning to identify early warning signs and adopting appropriate management strategies empowers support workers to provide calm, respectful, and dignified care, enhancing quality of life for both carers and those they support
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