Aging & Dementia Courses
Discover the causes and consequences of aging and dementia and learn about their impact on both society and individuals.
Courses15 Courses
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Almost every nation on Earth is experiencing an increase in the number of older people in their population. How societies grapple with the issue of aging populations – both their benefits and health implications – will define how they fare for years to come.
FutureLearn offers a breadth of online courses exploring these issues. You’ll learn what causes aging, what the effects and experience of dementia look like, and how older people can thrive in the modern world.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to expand your training or someone with direct experience of the issues, these courses allow you to learn about aging and dementia at your own pace.
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