Dementia: Understanding and managing challenging behaviour

This free online course will help you learn more about managing challenging behaviour in people with dementia.

If you are a carer looking after a family member with dementia in your own home or a professional working with people with dementia, this free online course will help you better understand the person and develop the skills needed to manage their challenging behaviour.

Understand and manage challenging behaviour

The symptoms of dementia vary (depending on the cause and the individual), but often include memory loss, mood changes, communication and motivation problems, a reduced ability to plan and problems with controlling their own behaviour.