Dementia Courses

Preventing Dementia

7332 reviews

Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Understanding Dementia

14442 reviews

This is a course about dementia looking at a broad range of topics including, basic brain anatomy, pathology, dementia research...

• Independent
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

The Many Faces of Dementia

4 reviews

Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives

Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative arts

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia

Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $69.00

Dispelling the Myths - Realistic Strategies for Maintaining Cognitive Health and Preventing Dementia

1 review

Explore evidence-based strategies for maintaining cognitive health, preventing dementia, and understanding neurodegenerative disorders with insights from a leading expert in the field.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

7 reviews

Explore dementia's impact on individuals, caregivers, and society. Learn about care strategies, support systems, and global initiatives to improve quality of life for those affected.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The 3Ds of Geriatric Psychiatry - Delirium, Dementia, Depression

6 reviews

Explore key differences between delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults, including prevalence, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for each condition.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

110 ratings at Coursera

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.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia

Learn how early detection and protecting brain health can help to reduce the risk of brain diseases that lead to dementia.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dementia in People with Down Syndrome or Other Intellectual Disabilities - UCLAMDChat

2 reviews

Explore Alzheimer's risk, signs, and management in adults with intellectual disabilities, focusing on Down Syndrome. Learn about screening, treatment, and aging-in-place strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Explore person-centered approaches to support individuals with dementia through real-life experiences and evidence-informed strategies for care providers across various healthcare settings.

• Desire2Learn
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Dementia - Stephen Chen, MD - UCLAMDChat

1 review

Explore diagnosis and management of vascular dementia with a UCLA geriatric psychiatrist, covering clinical features, prevalence, comparisons with Alzheimer's, and treatment options.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University System of Maryland;  Salisbury University

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care

1 review

Explore Alzheimer's disease, its impact, symptoms, and care strategies. Learn about therapeutic approaches, communication techniques, and caregiver support for managing this progressive brain disorder.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Caregiving, Dementia, and Incontinence

Discover practical strategies to support people living with dementia and incontinence in their daily routines and personal care.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)