Understanding & Assessing People with Dementia

One Day Training Programme
Course Aims and Objectives


Aim:  

To improve understanding of dementia and how to assess people with dementia.

Duration:

1 Day

Suitable for:

The course is relevant to all healthcare professionals who would benefit from a better understanding of dementia and assessment.

Objectives:

At the end of this course delegates can expect to be able to:

  • Better understand dementia
  • Have a greater understanding of assessment of people with dementia
  • Understand the impact of dementia on the wider family
  • Have knowledge of some strategies to use when helping people with dementia and their families
  •  Have an improved set of communication skills for dealing with people with dementia

 

Brief Outline

  • Different types and causes of dementia
  • Working with service users and their families
  • The challenges and rewards
  • Ensuring the voices of the service user and their families are heard
  • Valuing uniqueness
  • Using a solution focused approach to dementia care
  • Improving communication skills

 

 

Style and Delivery Philosophy

START workshops are fully interactive &, use a wide range of discussion, presentations and activities. Our aim is to remove the jargon and stigma around mental health and improve the confidence of staff working with some of the more difficult issues.