Neurological Disorders: How to Provide Care – Caregiver Course
Gain the skills and confidence to provide care for people with neurological diseases as a family caregiver or health professional, from UEA School of Health Sciences.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone working or caring for people with neurological disorders.
You could be a family caregiver or a nurse/health care assistant working in long-term care facilities.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Understand fundamental brain anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology relating to common long-term and degenerative neurological disorders.
Reflect upon the perspectives of people directly affected by neurological disorders, their family members and health professionals regarding living with the conditions.
Promote mental health, appropriately recognise and respond to problems with sexuality, and support end of life planning for people with neurological disorders.
Assess ways to support people with neurological disorders
maintaining safety and comfort, movement control, breathing, speaking, eating and drinking, managing continence, and sleeping.
Demonstrate support for people with neurological disorders in making days meaningful.
