Critical Perspectives on Dementia: a rights based approach

Module code: DEM7013-C

Module Aims


To provide students with:
1. A critical appreciation of a human rights perspective for understanding the experience of people with dementia.
2. A comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing the lived experience of dementia (sociological,psychological, biological).
3. The ability to independently implement a range of methods of facilitating interaction with people with dementia in order understand their experience and inform care practice.
4. Advanced understanding and application of social inclusion and citizenship theory to promote the rights of seldom heard voices in practice.

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