Dementia: Culture and Society

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This credit-bearing continuing professional development course examines dementia in the broader context of contemporary multicultural society, as well as the lived experiences of dementia across diverse biological/ physical, and psychosocial domains.

The module focuses on key topics, including dementia patterns and trends, beliefs and perceptions about dementia across different cultural and social groups (e.g. ethnic, LGBTQI+, young/older adult, learning disability, rural and travelling communities).

It also considers major theoretical frameworks health and social care provision for people living with dementia and other long-term conditions, health and social inequalities, work and economic security across the lifespan.

This module will provide a supportive and intellectually challenging environment within which you will develop a critical awareness of dementia in a contemporary context.

For more information visit: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/cpd/dementia-culture-and-society

 

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