Dementia Awareness

Course Overview Course Details Course Objectives Course Schedule

Course Overview

Delivered by a registered mental health nurse, this course is designed to give a broad overview of dementia for all who work within a health or social care setting. You will learn about the different types of dementia, their causes and symptoms. By thinking about the journey of dementia, you will explore how people living with dementia may feel, act and respond. You will learn how to implement effective strategies for supporting someone with a dementia and develop understanding of the importance of effective communication, dementia friendly environments and promoting wellbeing and engagement.

Course Details

Ideal For:

Anyone who works in a health or social care setting who supports those living with dementia. Prerequisite: None

Course Duration:

½ day or 1 day (depending on level of detail required)

Delegates:

Price:

£395 + expenses + VAT (or two courses on the same day for £750)

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Course Objectives

Define the different types of dementia, alongside their common symptoms.
Recognise the progressive nature of each dementia.
Understand the Think Feel Act analogy and the importance of relationships.
Apply the arousal model in relation to those living with a dementia.
Develop effective strategies for supporting people living with a dementia.

Interested in this course?

Contact our team to discuss the details of this course, and arrange a call to tailor training for your organisation

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Course Schedule

SESSION 1

Defining dementia and the common misperceptions and myths.
Common and less common types of dementia
Journey of dementia
Cognition and Capacity – Think, Feel, Act

SESSION 2

Arousal cycle, dementia and behaviours of concern
Developing effective support strategies for people living with a dementia
Effective communication, dementia friendly environment
The importance of relationships in promoting wellbeing and engagement

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FAQs

Please find our most frequently asked questions here – however, if you need any more information, please call our team on 01159 704 811

Can this course be delivered virtually?

Yes. While we strongly believe that face to face training is most effective, this course is modular so can be delivered virtually in sections. Whether delivered in person or virtually, there is an expectation that participants will actively engage in activities, group work exercises and discussions. Please speak to us as we will strive to deliver the training in the way that best suits your organisation.

Do you offer any other training courses?

Yes. We offer a range of courses required in the health, social care and education sectors. This includes Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling and Positive Behaviour Support. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our customers so, if you need a specific course that you cannot find on our website, please get in touch and we will do our best to advise you.

Is this course Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support is an evidenced-based framework for reducing behaviours of concern and improving quality of life. This course is specific to dementia and aims to give a broad overview of dementia. We do offer Positive Behaviour Support courses that focus purely on PBS and meets the PBS Competency Framework.