Dementia Intermediate

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to build on the learner’s knowledge and understanding of many issues of dementia care such as, different types, diagnosis and the personal experiences of individuals with dementia.

COURSE CONTENT

– Definitions
– Maintaining independence at home
– Specific behaviours
– Management of behaviours
– The use of medication
– The environment, confusion and challenging behaviour
– Interventions such as de escalation, validation and reality orientation
– The stages of dementia and end of life
– Supporting the rights of individuals with dementia
– Positive risk taking
– Positive social and physical environments
– Life story work

COURSE DURATION

6 HOURS

MAXIMUM NUMBERS

15 DELEGATES

STUDY METHOD

CLASSROOM

LOCATION

AT YOUR WORKPLACE VENUE

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate