Dementia Care - an Introduction
Short course
In Falkirk
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Falkirk (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Day
Review the participants' understanding of the dementia spectrum. Identify the key issues surrounding memory in the dementia spectrum. Introduce the participant to the Montessorian paradigm as it has been applied to early-years education. Introduce the participant to the work of Dr Cameron Camp in the field of applying Montessorian principles in dementia care. Allow the participant to have an insight into Camp's methods through case study, practical exercises and role play.
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In the last 10 years, Dr Cameron Camp, a US based clinical psychologist, has developed a programme of research and procedures that aims to draw on Montessorian principles in engaging with the unique retained abilities of people with dementia to improve their quality of life.
Learning Objectives- Review the participants’ understanding of the dementia spectrum.
- Identify the key issues surrounding memory in the dementia spectrum.
- Introduce the participant to the Montessorian paradigm as it has been applied to early-years education.
- Introduce the participant to the work of Dr Cameron Camp in the field of applying Montessorian principles in dementia care.
- Allow the participant to have an insight into Camp’s methods through case study, practical exercises and role play.
Dementia Care - an Introduction