Dementia

This course is for all healthcare professionals who need to refresh or improve upon their current understanding of Dementia.

Training can be carried out in house, at your venue across the UK.

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?

There are over 850,000 people living with Dementia in the UK. The continued increase in life expectancy mean this figure is expected to rise annually.

This Dementia Awareness Training Course will refresh your existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have the latest updates on advancements and treatments.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to understand:

The main diseases which cause dementia

How to recognise the early and later signs of dementia

The importance of early diagnosis

The stigma around Dementia

The theory of person-centred dementia care and how to put this into practice

The importance of involving family members and offering support

How to communicate appropriately with someone with dementia

How to care for someone who is displaying challenging behaviour

The role of medication

The key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

COURSE CONTENT

Dementia Facts

Anatomy of the Brain

Main Types of Dementia

Early Diagnosis

Later Symptoms + Behaviours

Changing Attitudes

Person-Centred Dementia Care

Person-Centred Care in Practice

Challenging Behaviours

The Mental Capacity Act

OVERALL COURSE BENEFITS

Dementia Awareness is a 1-day training course which has been designed to refresh, update and reinforce confidence when looking after patients living with Dementia. It will ensure you are able to provide the best support and care to them and their families.