Dementia Training

 

All dementia training workshops that we offer are presented in a lively, motivating style with innovative practical exercises that engage learners of all abilities.

We pride ourselves in delivering sessions that are bespoke and can cover many aspects including: 

My brain and Dementia
What does dementia do to the brain and how does this effect behaviour?

In my world
Experiential learning; ‘walk in the shoes' of someone with dementia.

Knowing me
Introducing and identifying person-centred and malignant care.

Listening to me
Exploring issues of communication. Effective communication with people living with dementia.

Understanding my distress
 A look at common reasons for behaviours that challenge staff and how these can be alleviated.

Keeping Busy Activity and occupation for people living with dementia

What participants have said:

"Really good session- just the right sort of level of information delivered well by a friendly and intelligent trainer. Thank you" J. Robinson

"Really enjoyed format and style. Thank you for your time, really useful"  W. Shaw

"Thank you, such a real and positive session- practical/ factual- great balance of activity and allowed for own emotional reactions." A Batson

"Hugely insightful" P Lacey

"Gives me confidence to try things out in real life situations" T Nicholls

"Excellent, really interesting, amazing work you do" V Bryant

Learners will receive:

  • Certificate of attendance with clear objectives for each workshop on each certificate.


Links to Skills for Care; Dementia
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

 

Who: All staff working with people living with dementia
Where: In-house at your venue
 
We can mix and match the training to suit your needs and can offer a three hour introduction to dementia that has been very successful in helping those that have never worked with people living with dementia before.

We are also able to offer dementia training for business'

To find out more contact us