Dementia Care & Management

Course Overview

This 1-day Dementia centred course offers an overview of Dementia, including its prevalence and causes and information relevant to management and care of people with the disease. This includes:

– the signs and symptoms of dementia

– important early indicators

– the three stages of dementia

– diagnosis and treatment of dementia

– assessment of needs

– communication skills

– risk assessment

– person centred approach

– using ABC charts

– planning activities

– what is care mapping?

Who is the course aimed at?

All staff working within the social care sector/ or with people affected by Dementia especially seniors, deputies and managers.

How long is the course?

1 day

What will you learn?

– Types of Dementia

– Stages

– Working with Clients

– Physical Changes

– Person Centred Care

– Communication

– Care and Practical Intervention

– Effective Activities

– Behavioural Difficulties

Testimonials

“Very good seminar; made a very dry subject understandable and interesting. Related it well to real situations”

*Talking Life has a wide range of dementia training available, delivered by experienced practitioners. If you dont see the specific topic you are looking for, please contact us for further information on 0151-632-0662 or email: enquiries@talkinglife.co.uk