Dementia Awareness
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This is a theory course and is designed for all care staff, domiciliary and day care staff and healthcare assistants which work within social care services. It will be invaluable for carers, supervisors, trainers and managers working with older people and vulnerable adults and service users living in their own home. It will give learners the underpinning knowledge and appreciation of the different approaches which can help you understand an individual's experience and be able to manage their care more effectively.
The course is 3 hours contact time in length and can be delivered at one of our training centres or at a venue that is suitable to you. Ongoing assessment throughout the course is carried out by the trainer. The course outline is listed below.
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Introduction to Dementia
Risk Factors
What is Dementia?
At risk groups
Current Situation
Different age groups
Costs of Dementia Behavioural changes
Sensory impairment
Dementia Conditions Management of Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Person centred approach
Alzheimer’s
Risk assessment
Vascular
Communication and interaction
Lewy Bodies (DLB) Environmental factors
Fronto-temproal
Extrinsic and intrinsic factors
Other dementia conditions Support and Care
Considerations
Incontinence
Footwear
Medication
Other health Conditions
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Birmingham
Coventry
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