Dementia Studies: Contemporary Approaches to Practice is an interdisciplinary course that offers cutting-edge knowledge about dementia and developments in care and service provision. The course is designed for all those involved in the delivery of health and social care for people living with dementia. Undertaking the course will help you gain the specialist knowledge you will need to become an effective leader in dementia care. Dementia is a global priority and identified by the World Health Organisation as the 21st century's biggest health and social challenge. It is estimated that 55 million people have dementia worldwide, and the growing number of people living with dementia has an extensive societal and economic impact. More importantly, dementia has a significant personal impact on individuals and their families. It is therefore essential that we build a workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, lead and deliver services for contemporary and future populations. Key areas of study: psychological and social perspectives of dementia global aspects of dementia and its impact on society contemporary approaches to the assessment and treatment of dementia evidence-based interventions for the delivery of dementia care and services models of service delivery in health and social care research methods and critical appraisal skills leadership and change management in practice.