Course Duration:
3 hours – Basic Dementia awareness
6 hours – Understanding behaviours in Dementia
Aims:
Dementia awareness will enhance skills in providing person-centred support for individuals with dementia.
The unique format of the Understanding behaviours in dementia allows participants to explore effective ways of interacting and communicating with people, given varied stages of dementia—even when challenging behaviours are exhibited.
Course Content:
- What is Dementia?
- Person Centred Dementia care
- Communication in Dementia
- Behaviour in Dementia
- Calming and de-escalation skills
Maximum of 15 delegates per session
Dementia Awareness
