Understanding Dementia

The first title in this series introduces care workers to dementia and aims to:

• Develop an understanding of the condition and how it affects the person
• Explore myths and stereotypes and consider how these can influence the quality of care given
• Introduce the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice
• Show how person-centred values and modified techniques can improve carers’ ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care

This title was produced in collaboration with Jackie Pool DipCOT SROT

Consultant: Jackie Pool, DipCOT, Approved Alzheimer´s Society Trainer

Peer Review: Dementia Services Development Centre

Standards:

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 4.2.1

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24 & 233

Subjects covered include:

What Does "Dementia" Mean? • Myths and Stereotypes about Dementia • The Main Cause of Dementia • What is Person-Centred Theory • Person-Centred Qualities of Carers

Supporting material:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 4 case studies, 2 group and/or individual exercises and 3 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help you prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

30 minute DVD/video in 6 sections to be used in a suggested 2 hour training session.