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University of Toronto

Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

This course is designed and produced by Professor Ka Tat Tsang of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work in collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto. This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, including, community care, in-home support, and long-term care. This course will cover the continuum of senior services and support across different settings, including, private caregiving, community services, and institutionalized residential care. Course components are designed to equip learners with practical knowledge regarding dementia and dementia care. This course also features top-notch researchers and practitioners who will be sharing their expertise and experience on recent research developments about dementia and other related topics, including, advance care planning, elder abuse, management of behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, sexuality and intimacy, consent and capacity, legal issues, principles of designed space and aging-in-place, substance use and addiction in older adults with dementia, senior care models, etc. Upon the completion of this course, learners will possess a holistic understanding of the needs and characteristics of older adults living with dementia, and will also be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their competency in providing care.

Status: Informed Consent
Status: Gerontology
BeginnerCourse29 hours

Featured reviews

SS

5.0Reviewed Oct 25, 2021

Actually, i will definitely recommends this course to friends in long care setting. Bravo!!

MN

5.0Reviewed Feb 28, 2022

Very informative, it has improved my knowledge in dementia care and I believe I will be a better care giver in the futurre. Thanks to the organizers.

JF

5.0Reviewed May 20, 2023

Very informative course for both professional and caregiver!!

EF

5.0Reviewed Jan 28, 2026

Very much actual information in the field I am working in. Thank you!

NO

4.0Reviewed May 27, 2025

I paid for this course and i did not receive my certificate...I urgently need my certificate.

LT

4.0Reviewed Jul 29, 2022

Give you the idea of SSLD, but not much about the skill that use on client.

RR

4.0Reviewed Jul 11, 2023

This course was very informative and well organized. I enjoyed the guest lecturers a great deal.

HN

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2022

Excellent course! It will help me to become more focussed on the needs of the patient

AA

5.0Reviewed Jul 11, 2022

e​xcellent course for professionals and caregivers

FF

4.0Reviewed Aug 4, 2023

good choice of knowledge achieved vide this course on care of dementia

SA

5.0Reviewed Oct 10, 2024

i found the course very interesting and educating. i am glad ...

US

4.0Reviewed Dec 26, 2023

I'm happy with the experience and skills I have gained in attending to dementia care.

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