Person-centred dementia care

This interactive two day workshop is designed for staff within organisations responsible for the care and support for people with dementia.

The workshop is an introduction to dementia, providing a basic grounding in the key aspects of person-centred dementia care and support.  It will equip staff with the skills and knowledge to adopt a person-centred approach, ensuring that the need of those living with dementia are appropriately met.

Participants will explore how a person may be affected physically by dementia and will challenge some preconceived ideas about dementia care, putting participants in the shoes of a person with dementia and asking them to take a fresh look at what they do.

Topics covered

• What dementia is, common types and their causes.

• Key features of the theoretical models of dementia.

• Approaches to enable people with dementia to experience well-being.

• Encouraging positive communication.

• Factors which can affect interactions with people with dementia.

This course is recommended for all staff who are responsible for the direct care and support of people living with dementia and can be delivered to group sizes of between 10 and 20.

Participants who have completed this workshop can go on to sit the Alzheimer's Society Foundation Certificate in Dementia Awareness.

If you like further information on content and cost please complete our Enquiry Form.  Alternatively you can contact Education and Development on 01904 633581 or email dementiatraining@alzheimers.org.uk