Working with Dementia
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Working with Dementia
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Description
Please ask us about our in-company course options- 01206 712727
This course is designed for care staff to increase their understanding of dementia and to develop appropriate communication skills for dementia clients.
Course objectives/key benefits:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand what dementia is and what its common features are
- Understand the changes in client communication during the progression of the illness
- Adapt their communication style to meet individual client needs
- Empathise with those who have dementia
Who the course is aimed at:
Anyone who works with the elderly.
Course content
- What is dementia?
- The stages of dementia
- The practicalities of working with dementia
- Changes in client communication as the illness p…
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Please ask us about our in-company course options- 01206 712727
This course is designed for care staff to increase their understanding of dementia and to develop appropriate communication skills for dementia clients.
Course objectives/key benefits:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand what dementia is and what its common features are
- Understand the changes in client communication during the progression of the illness
- Adapt their communication style to meet individual client needs
- Empathise with those who have dementia
Who the course is aimed at:
Anyone who works with the elderly.
Course content
- What is dementia?
- The stages of dementia
- The practicalities of working with dementia
- Changes in client communication as the illness progresses
- How to adapt your own communication skills to work with dementia clients
- How to focus on the person and not just their dementia
Course Tutor
Amanda Cowan
Training method:
Seminar & group work.
Course outcome/qualification
PTC Certificate of attendance
Pre-requisite knowledge:
None
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