
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