This document provides an overview of a unit on dementia awareness. It discusses key topics like the National Dementia Strategy 2009, the Prime Minister's Challenge on dementia, legislation related to dementia care, theoretical models of dementia, and the social model of dementia. It also describes strategies like the Dementia Friends national campaign and types of support available for individuals with dementia. The learning outcomes are to understand policies, frameworks, models, and approaches related to dementia care.