Caring for Individuals with Dementia - Lesson 2

This engaging and visually clear PowerPoint lesson is part of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care – Unit 17: Caring for Individuals with Dementia. It is also suitable for T Level Health students, offering valuable insight into specialist care approaches for individuals living with dementia. Focused on Learning Aim A, this second lesson in the series explores two less common but critical subtypes of dementia: Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Key Features:

Fully editable PowerPoint (.pptx) format – customize to your learners’ needs

Designed using Canva for professional, student-friendly visuals

Suitable for T Level Health, Level 2, and Level 3 Health & Social Care learners

Interactive starter activity and recap questions to reinforce prior learning

Comprehensive breakdown of:

Causes and symptoms of DLB and FTD

Neurological and behavioral impacts

Supportive strategies tailored to specific symptoms

Includes opportunities for group discussion and application of knowledge

Hyperlinks to trusted external sources (e.g., Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Statistics Hub)

This resource is ideal for educators looking to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned content that builds empathy, promotes deeper understanding of dementia, and prepares learners for healthcare careers.