Dementia awareness workshop

This one day dementia training workshop is available for individuals to attend in order to increase understanding of dementia.

The workshop will offer an insight into the everyday experience of dementia by exploring the signs, symptoms and potential impact of the disease.  Participants will reflect on what it may be like to live with dementia, recognising that people with dementia have unique needs and preferences, and considering how best to support those living with the condition.

Anyone who comes into contact with people with dementia will benefit from this informative and inspiring workshop. 

Learning outcomes

What is dementia?

• To explain what dementia is, including signs and symptoms of dementia.
  

The experience of dementia

• To recognise the possible physical and mental experience of people living with dementia.
  
• To recognise that a person's experience of living with dementia will be unique to that individual.
  

Supporting people with dementia

• To name local serices which could help to support the person living with dementia, their carer and family.

Duration

One day

Cost

£95 + VAT per person

Dates and locations

Thursday 28 February 2013, York

Thursday 21 March 2013, London

Make a booking

To secure your place on this training course contact us on 01904 633581, email dementiatraining@alzheimers.org.uk or download a course booking form.