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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach by University of Toronto

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About the Course

This course is designed and produced by Professor Ka Tat Tsang of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work in collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto. This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, including, community care, in-home support, and long-term care. This course will cover the continuum of senior services and support across different settings, including, private caregiving, community services, and institutionalized residential care. Course components are designed to equip learners with practical knowledge regarding dementia and dementia care. This course also features top-notch researchers and practitioners who will be sharing their expertise and experience on recent research developments about dementia and other related topics, including, advance care planning, elder abuse, management of behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, sexuality and intimacy, consent and capacity, legal issues, principles of designed space and aging-in-place, substance use and addiction in older adults with dementia, senior care models, etc. Upon the completion of this course, learners will possess a holistic understanding of the needs and characteristics of older adults living with dementia, and will also be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their competency in providing care....

Top reviews

MN

Feb 28, 2022

Very informative, it has improved my knowledge in dementia care and I believe I will be a better care giver in the futurre. Thanks to the organizers.

DU

May 28, 2022

​Enjoyed this course so much. Wasn't easy but so worth it. Enjoyed working at my own pace. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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By Farwa A

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Jul 5, 2022

thanks

By NAWAR A

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Sep 15, 2024

ممتاز

By Babitha S

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Jun 1, 2024

GOOD

By Romelia R

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Jul 12, 2023

This course was very informative and well organized. I enjoyed the guest lecturers a great deal.

By Lam T

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Jul 29, 2022

Give you the idea of SSLD, but not much about the skill that use on client.

By Feyisogbon F

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Aug 4, 2023

good choice of knowledge achieved vide this course on care of dementia

By claudia m

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Jul 26, 2023

I was really enjoying the course, but I got stuck on an answer and I can't continue. I reported a possible error but so far I have not received a response.

By Nicole S

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Sep 7, 2024

It was a basic review of obvious ways to respond to the needs of those suffering with dementia.