isupport for dementia
- Type of resource: WHO Resources
- Keywords: carer support, carer training, online training, online carer training
- Languages: English
- Country: Global
- Region: Global (GLOB)
- Publication year: 2017
- Date submitted: 21/01/2020
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"iSupport is an online skills and training programme for carers of people with dementia. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, a number that is projected to triple by 2050. Dementia causes significant psychological and emotional impact on families, especially carers of people with dementia.
iSupport includes five modules and accompanying interactive exercises, namely: (i) introduction to dementia; (ii) being a caregiver; (iii) caring for me; (iv) providing everyday care; and (v) dealing with behaviour changes. The modules and exercises are similar to those included in iSupport manual. "
iSupport includes five modules and accompanying interactive exercises, namely: (i) introduction to dementia; (ii) being a caregiver; (iii) caring for me; (iv) providing everyday care; and (v) dealing with behaviour changes. The modules and exercises are similar to those included in iSupport manual. "
iSupport aims to build the capacity of carers of people with dementia to provide better care to people with dementia, over the long term. It also equips them with skills in knowledge regarding how to care for themselves, improve their quality of life and wellbeing.
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