A 2,500 word essay to address a key topic in relation to dementia and health & social care. A list of suggested essay questions will be provided that relate to the topic areas covered in the taught sessions. In addition, students will be able to devise their own question with support from the module tutors.
100% weighting (addressing all LO’s)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Draft work will be reviewed during tutorials or electronically to guide the student in preparing their assignment.

This module offers an exploration of dementia from a health and social care perspective. It will provide an overview of the biological basis of the condition and different types of dementia. This will provide a platform from which to address the experience of living with dementia, and the impact of the condition upon family members and relationships. It will also evaluate contexts of care, including formal and informal settings. The manner in which government policy shapes these contexts of care will be considered. In addition, social and cultural influences upon the experience of dementia will be addressed.

12 x two hours sessions:

1. Introduction to dementia
2. The biological basis of dementia
3. Relationships/personhood
4. Professional support
5. Voluntary sector and support groups
6. Informal care
7. Social and cultural influences
8. Spirituality and care
9. The policy context
10. Cross-cultural perspectives
11. Social location: age, gender, ethnicity
12. The future of dementia care

Assessment guidance will be provided within the taught sessions.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (26 hours)
24 hours workshops (12 x 2)
2 hours small-group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (124 hours)
60 hours locating, retrieving, reading relevant materials
60 hours preparing assignment
4 hours visits (support groups, voluntary sector, private sector)

Library and IT services
TV and video/DVD player
CDROM
Internet
Laptop/projector
Blackboard

Bartlett, R. & O’Connor, D. (2010) Broadening the Dementia Debate: Towards social citizenship. Bristol: The Policy Press.

Hughes, JC (2014) How We Think About Dementia: Personhood, rights, ethics, the arts and what they mean for care. London: Jessica Kingsley.

Innes, A. (2009) Dementia Studies: A social science perspective. London: Sage.

Kitwood, T. (1997) Dementia Reconsidered: The person comes first. Buckingham: Open University Press

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to the delivery of dementia care in formal and informal settings (Analysis, Problem Solving)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and perspectives of people with dementia and their family members (Communication, Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Evaluate the biological, interpersonal and social factors that shape the experience of dementia
(Analysis, Learning)

This module offers an exploration of dementia from a health and social care perspective. It will provide an overview of the biological basis of the condition and different types of dementia. This will provide a platform from which to address the experience of living with dementia, and the impact of the condition upon family members and relationships. It will also evaluate contexts of care, including formal and informal settings. The manner in which government policy shapes these contexts of care will be considered. In addition, social and cultural influences upon the experience of dementia will be addressed.

12 x two hours sessions:

1. Introduction to dementia
2. The biological basis of dementia
3. Relationships/personhood
4. Professional support
5. Voluntary sector and support groups
6. Informal care
7. Social and cultural influences
8. Spirituality and care
9. The policy context
10. Cross-cultural perspectives
11. Social location: age, gender, ethnicity
12. The future of dementia care

Assessment guidance will be provided within the taught sessions.