Dementia Care: Applied Case and Care Planning in Community Settings

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.

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

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.