Dementia Care – Applied Case and Care Planning in Community Settings
 | 1 Day Course |
 | SkillsFuture Credit Ineligible |
- Course Introduction
- Course Outline
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Course Overview
Dementia Care Singapore
This course provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to support individuals living with dementia in home and community settings. Participants will explore dementia progression, person-centred care approaches, behavioural management, daily living support, and community-based care planning. Through case studies and practical activities, learners will develop the confidence to provide respectful, safe, and compassionate care while supporting the well-being of both care recipients and caregivers.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
Family members and caregivers supporting individuals living with dementia.
Healthcare and eldercare support workers.
Community care workers and home care assistants.
Individuals involved in elderly care and daily living assistance.
Anyone seeking to develop practical skills in dementia care and caregiver support.
Examples of roles that should attend Dementia Care Course Singapore
Caregivers and Home Care Assistants
Elder Care Support Workers
Healthcare Assistants
Nursing Home Staff
Community Care Workers
Social Care Workers
Family Caregivers
Healthcare and Social Service Professionals
Volunteers Supporting Elderly Persons
Individuals Interested in Dementia Care
Locations
Tampines Central
Our course is conducted in a classroom setting, providing an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Tampines Central
300 Tampines Avenue 5, NTUC Income Tampines Junction #07-05, Singapore 529653 (Opposite Our Tampines Hub)
Languages
English Language.
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About The Course Provider
Aestheticar Pte Ltd was founded in 2014, specialising in top-notch car detailing services to super cars, including but not limited to Ferrari, Lamborghini and Mercedes AMG, as well as classic cars from Bentley to Roll Royce.
In August 2022, we pivoted into the training industry, becoming an Approved Training Organisation ATO (now known as Registered Training Provider RTP) under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG Singapore)
By October 2025, we have upskills more than 20,000 student / fellow workers in Singapore, in areas ranging from Food Safety, Air Con maintenance, Car Maintenance, Ev Car Maintenance to Gen AI courses on Video/image creation and Effective Business Wrtiting.
Aestheticar Pte Ltd shall continue to be a responsible stakeholder to support Singapore Government’s effort to empower Singaporeans to take ownership of their lifelong learning and skills developement, in order to keep the nation’s workforce resilient, adaptable and future ready.
Course Details
Course Details
Course Reference Number:
TGS-2026066251
Course Duration:
1 Day (8 Hours)
Course Provider:
AESTHETICAR PTE. LTD. (UEN: 201400645K) [SSG-approved vendor]
Price:
Full Course (Non-Singaporeans and Singaporeans): $272.50
For Singaporeans Aged 39 and Below: $147.50
For Singaporeans Aged 40 and Above: $97.50
Venue(s):
Tampines Central
Language:
English
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand dementia, its progression, and common care challenges.
- Apply person-centred approaches when supporting individuals with dementia.
- Identify behavioural changes, potential triggers, and care needs through case scenarios.
- Develop practical care plans addressing safety, daily living, communication, and caregiver support.
- Support families and integrate relevant community resources into dementia care planning.
- Apply essential caregiving practices, including communication, hygiene, nutrition, and observation of changes in condition.
Course Outline
01. A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
- Understanding dementia and common types.
- Early, middle, and late-stage signs.
- Memory loss, confusion, wandering, and agitation.
- Respectful, person-centred dementia care.
- Supporting daily routines and personal care.
- End-of-life care and Advance Care Planning (ACP).
02. Applied Dementia Cases in Community Settings
- Understanding different stages of dementia through case studies.
- Identifying triggers for distress and behavioural changes.
- Managing wandering risks and sundown syndrome.
- Distinguishing unmet needs from challenging behaviour.
- Understanding family dynamics and caregiver burden.
03. Care Planning in Community Settings
- Person-centred assessment of care needs.
- Assessing physical health, cognitive status, and daily living abilities.
- Identifying home safety risks and caregiver capacity.
- Developing measurable care goals.
- Planning interventions for nutrition, hygiene, mobility, sleep, and social engagement.
- Reviewing and updating care plans.
04. Essential Home Caregiver Skills
Caregiver stress management and self-care.
Personal care assistance.
Communication with older persons and families.
Observation and reporting of changes in condition.
Infection prevention and hygiene.
Nutrition and hydration support.
Skin care and pressure area monitoring.
Basic emergency response.
Mode of Assessment
For each 8-hour course:
30% Case Application
30% Theory
40% Demonstration & Skills Practice
Certification
Participants who are assessed as Competent will receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by Aestheticar Pte Ltd.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Lower secondary or equivalent education in relation to literacy and numeracy levels
- At least 1 year working experience in any sector
Duration
- 1 Day course (8 Hours)
Price
| Individual Sponsored (After Subsidy) | SME Company Sponsored (After Subsidy) | |
| Full Course Fee | $272.50 (Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies) | $272.50 (Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies) |
| For Singaporeans Aged 39 and Below | $147.50 | $97.50 |
| For Singaporeans Aged 40 and Above | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Course Content: Dementia Care
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for family caregivers, healthcare and eldercare support workers, community care workers, and individuals involved in supporting persons living with dementia.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn about dementia, its progression, person-centred care, behavioural management, daily living support, and community-based care planning.
Will I learn how to develop a dementia care plan?
Yes. You will learn to assess care needs and develop practical care plans covering safety, nutrition, hygiene, mobility, sleep, and social engagement.
Will the course cover how to manage challenging behaviours?
Yes. The course covers identifying triggers for distress, managing agitation, refusal of care, wandering risks, and understanding unmet needs.
Is this course suitable for family caregivers?
Yes. The course includes essential home caregiving skills, family education, communication, and caregiver stress management.
Will practical activities be included?
Yes. Practical activities include dementia case analysis, care plan writing, role play, and family teaching exercises.
Will the course cover different stages of dementia?
Yes. The course introduces early, middle, and late-stage signs, along with care challenges associated with different stages.
Will I learn how to communicate with individuals living with dementia?
Yes. The course covers respectful communication, reassurance, validation, orientation cues, and preserving dignity and choice.
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| FULL COURSE FEE (Non Singaporeans and Singaporeans) | $272.50 |
|---|---|
| SINGAPOREAN 40 YRS AND ABOVE (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $97.5 |
| SINGAPOREAN 21-39 YRS/PR (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $147.5 |
| Duration | 1 Day 8 hours |
Available in: English. Mandarin is available for registration with minimum 4 trainees to commence the class.
Trainees’ Ratings
Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement (TRAQOM) ratings are provided by trainees who have completed SSG-funded courses. These ratings reflect trainees’ overall learning experience and their likelihood of recommending the course to others.
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