4.8 (1082) Google Reviews Liz Drew 1 month ago Course was really well delivered and pitched at the right level for experienced participants. Louise made it interesting and relevant to us from all areas of health. It's one of the best courses I've attended for a long time. Joann Davis 4 months ago A really good and informative day onyinye akilo 6 months ago It was a fun and interactive session Hortense marcele Ngangmo 6 months ago Great, well organised, I love the activities Abisola Ajiboye 6 months ago A very comprehensive training Babatunde Akinsuyi 6 months ago Awesome, tutor was very good Franca Osaghae 6 months ago The tutoring was impactful,really learnt new things on training Georgetta Coker 7 months ago Very informative course leaders, thank you for the experience. I loved this training, very engaging and good vibes all round. Load more

Who is this course for?

This course is for all healthcare professionals who need to refresh or improve upon their current understanding of Dementia.

Why do you need this course?

There are over 850,000 people living with Dementia in the UK. The continued increase in life expectancy mean this figure is expected to rise annually.

This Dementia Awareness Training Course will refresh your existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have the latest updates on advancements and treatments.

Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to understand:

• The main diseases which cause dementia
• How to recognise the early and later signs of dementia
• The importance of early diagnosis
• The stigma around Dementia
• The theory of person-centred dementia care and how to put this into practice
• The importance of involving family members and offering support
• How to communicate appropriately with someone with dementia
• How to care for someone who is displaying challenging behaviour
• The role of medication
• The key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Course Content

• Dementia Facts
• Anatomy of the Brain
• Main Types of Dementia
• Early Diagnosis
• Later Symptoms + Behaviours
• Changing Attitudes
• Person-Centred Dementia Care
• Person-Centred Care in Practice
• Challenging Behaviours
• The Mental Capacity Act

Overall course benefits

Dementia Awareness is a 1-day training course which has been designed to refresh, update and reinforce confidence when looking after patients suffering from Dementia. It will ensure you are able to provide the best support and care to dementia sufferers and their families.

Testimonials

Very well taught by a highly skilled facilitator. I think this course should be mandatory for ALL registered staff - Precious Rahmani

This course is very interesting, I will advise healthcare professionals to attend this course as this helps us and empowers us to look after patients/ people with dementia. This course has really changed my perception of people with dementia - Atinuke Oke-Olatunde

I enjoyed this course. It was informative and will definitely help in the care of my patients - Claire Ejodame