Alzheimer's Society

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

• Dementia care training skills
  An advanced course in how to deliver relevant, effective and interesting dementia care training that works
  
• 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
• New! - Feelings Matter Most one day conference
  A one day conference for anyone who works with people with dementia
  
• Food for Thought: 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
  
• Introduction to dementia
  A 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 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.
  
• New! - Nurturing emotions and providing staff support in dementia care
  A workshop linked to the Nurturing publication focusing on emotional labour and the lived experience of dementia care staff
• 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.
• New! - 'Tomorrow is another day': making the most of part one
  One day seminar to help faciliator plan, deliver and evaluate part one of the training package effectively.
  

These events direct to your organisation

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

All courses can be used to gain credits from the University of Bradford as part of Bradford Dementia Group's 'Elective Studies in Dementia Care and Research' programme. For more information please email a.j.capstick@bradford.ac.uk or download the pdf brochure.

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