This feature includes a selection of audio scenes outlining Louise's experiences with dementia and the care she received as a result. You will hear a range of audio diaries, dramatic scenes and confessional interviews from Louise, her daughter and the professionals working in health and social care.
You can also make your way to the dementia care discussion forum and have your say on a number of issues that arise in Louise's story and in real life based on your experiences. Here you'll also be able to access a variety of articles taken from course material at The Open Univeristy to help you make an informed decision.
Attitudes towards dementia care
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Articles on the issues surrounding dementia care
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Dementia care: What happens in the brain?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different disorders that affect the brain- get the low down on the various types here.
Read nowDementia care: What happens in the brain?Level: 1 Introductory
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Dementia care: Doing good or at least no harm
Family and carers often have to make difficult decisions that affect those suffering with dementia. Find out what decisions are beneficial and what is harmful in this article.
Read nowDementia care: Doing good or at least no harmLevel: 1 Introductory
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Dementia care: Modelling good care
How can you empower those with dementia and keep them involved in social situations?
Read nowDementia care: Modelling good careLevel: 1 Introductory
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Dementia care: Choosing whose rights matter
When do issues around safety versus human rights conflict in dementia care homes? What can be done to help retain the resident's freedom of choice?
Read nowDementia care: Choosing whose rights matterLevel: 1 Introductory
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