Dementia Awareness

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In Milton Keynes

£ 29 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Milton keynes

  • Class hours

    3h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

With the number of people diagnosed with Dementia continuing to rise and the demands this inevitably places on the Care Sector, this course is aimed to provide an understanding of the different conditions that lead to the disease, and how to care for people with Dementia while ensuring quality of life, dignity and choices and recognising them as individuals

Facilities

Location

Start date

Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire)
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Rockingham Drive

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

To raise increase knowledge of the types of dementia, symptoms
and importance of diagnosis. To have an improved understanding of the functions of the brain and stages of dementia. Treatment, relevant legislation and the necessary care skills will also be examined

All care workers to enable them to carry out their duties confidently and competently when caring for people with dementia


No previous knowledge required

Certificate of Attendance

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Subjects

  • Knowledge of the symptoms of dementia
  • Understanding of the functions of the brain
  • Understanding of the importance of diagnosis
  • Knowledge of treatment and progression
  • Understanding of importance of communication

Teachers and trainers (1)

Melanie Daniels

Melanie Daniels

Trainer

Course programme

Introduction- aims of the session and discussion around experience personally and professionally of dementia

What is dementia

Symptoms of dementia

Dementia Facts and Figures

Importance of diagnosis

Functions of the brain

Alzheimer's Disease

Lewy Bodies Dementia

Vascular Dementia

Mixed Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Other causes of dementia

Stages of dementia

Treatment

Caring for clients with dementia

Importance of communication

Dementia care

Protection

Legislation and Guidance


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