Seminars

Learning opportunities in dementia care

Alzheimer's Society provides high quality training from our own expert trainers as well as other leading dementia trainers. We offer the latest ideas and techniques in helping organisations and individuals provide positive, effective support and care for people with dementia. Training is provided in a range of locations.

To discuss the training opportunities which will be of most value to your workforce, please contact Education and Development on 01904 633581 or email workforcedevelopment@alzheimers.org.uk

 Complete course list

• Dementia care training skills
  An advanced course in how to deliver relevant, effective and interesting dementia care training.
•  Diet, nutrition and care for people with dementia
  A seminar providing practical advice on how to support the person with dementia to eat and drink.
• Enabling - quality of life, an observational tool
  A workshop linked to the 'Enabling' publication in how to capture the lived experience of people with dementia.
• Exploring dementia care training skills
  An introductory workshop in what it takes to be a dementia care trainer.
• Introduction to dementia
  A two day course for anyone who provides support for people with dementia, promoting positive approaches.
• Leadership in person-centred dementia care
  A workshop linked to the 'Inspiring' publication in how to lead and achieve real change in care cultures.
• Lost and found
  An interactive two day course aimed at helping to prepare staff to understand and support clients, families and themselves through the challenges associated with loss, grief and adaptation.
• Meaningful activity and variety in everyday life
  A varied and interactive course based on 'Alzheimer's Society book of activities.'
• Memories are made of this: reminiscence with the person with dementia
  A workshop based around the 'Memories' publication, providing practical advice and guidance.
• The big step
  A course exploring the emotional and practical impact of a move to residential care, and how we can support people in this difficult decision.
  

These events direct to your organisation

We can also offer you competitive rates in providing these courses 'in-house'.

Please download our bespoke brief