Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults
This course aims to strengthen your understanding and skills in assessing and providing care for older adults experiencing delirium, dementia, and/or depression, commonly referred to as the “3Ds”.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Distinguish between delirium, dementia, and depression (3Ds)
- Recognise the ways in which these three conditions may overlap and influence one another
- Apply a person- and family-centred approach when supporting older adults living with the 3Ds
- Examine a variety of interventions tailored to an individual’s condition, preferences, needs, and capabilities
- Identify strategies to promote health, safety, and overall quality of life for individuals experiencing one or more of the 3Ds
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Distinguish between delirium, dementia, and depression (3Ds)
- Recognise the ways in which these three conditions may overlap and influence one another
- Apply a person- and family-centred approach when supporting older adults living with the 3Ds
- Examine a variety of interventions tailored to an individual’s condition, preferences, needs, and capabilities
- Identify strategies to promote health, safety, and overall quality of life for individuals experiencing one or more of the 3Ds
Modules
Module 1
Understanding Delirium, Dementia, and Depression (The 3Ds)
Module 2
Understanding Delirium in Older Adults
Module 3
Understanding Dementia in Older Adults
Module 4
Understanding Depression in Older Adults
Module 5
Distinguishing Between Delirium, Dementia, and Depression
Module 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, assessment, management strategies, person-centred care, and family support.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
To register, sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com.
Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals and caregivers involved in assessing, supporting, and caring for older adults experiencing delirium, dementia, or depression.


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