Dementia Awareness

Overview

All areas of care can come into contact with Dementia suffers regardless of diagnosis. This course goes through the core values for those who suffer with dementia and differnet ways this can affect people.

Objectives –

At the end of the lesson delegate will be able to understand:

• • Legislation & Core Values
  • Know the early signs of Dementia
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Meaningful interaction
  • Independence & Activity
  • Recognise signs of Distress
  • Key people are valued and respected
  • Team are trained and supported
  • Work as part of a multi-agency

Assessment:

During this course delegates will be given activities to help them look at different areas of dementia and build upon their knowledge. They will also be shown different types of dementia and the other aspects of life this may affect.