Learning module: diagnosing dementia
Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that affects more than 850,000 people in the UK – a figure that’s estimated to double in the next 30 years. Although the main risk factor is increasing age, it is not an inevitable part of ageing.
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Learning Objectives
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This module will update you on:
- Types of dementia
- Dementia symptoms
- Screening tests
- The value of diagnosing dementia.
The full module can be found on the Nursing in Practice Learning website.
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