Undergraduate TAS-CAD116-2023
Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 10 Jul 2023
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Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia
- Identify and examine the concepts of ‘therapy’ and ‘therapeutic approaches’ for people with dementia
- Explore and discuss the various therapeutic options for enhancing quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based, individual, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches
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- Refer to Mylo for study topics
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Additional requirements
No additional requirements
In this subject you will gain knowledge of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia, and of contemporary strategies to dementia therapies. You will be introduced to varied approaches to supporting quality of life for people with dementia, including community-based and individual approaches, as well as non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches.
- Quizzes (10%)
- Short Answer Questions (40%)
- Presentation (30%)
- Discussion Posts (20%)
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