Dementia Course

Dementia Awareness Training Course
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Training delivered in-house, at your venue anywhere in the UK.

Why Choose This Course?

Dementia affects over 850,000 people in the UK, with numbers expected to rise annually due to increasing life expectancy. This course is essential for healthcare professionals who want to refresh their knowledge or stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in dementia care.

This training ensures participants can provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals living with dementia and their families, addressing the unique challenges they face.

Course Objectives

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

• Identify the main diseases that cause dementia.
• Recognize the early and later signs of dementia.
• Understand the importance of early diagnosis and its benefits.
• Address the stigma surrounding dementia with confidence.
• Apply the principles of person-centred dementia care effectively.
• Recognize the importance of involving and supporting family members.
• Communicate appropriately with individuals living with dementia.
• Manage and care for someone displaying challenging behaviours.
• Understand the role of medication in dementia care.
• Apply key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Course Content

Core Topics:

1. Dementia Facts: Key statistics and an overview of dementia.
2. Anatomy of the Brain: Understanding how dementia affects brain function.
3. Types of Dementia: Overview of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and other types.
4. Early Diagnosis: Recognizing early signs and understanding its critical importance.
5. Later Symptoms & Behaviours: Managing progression and behavioural changes.

Care Approaches:

6. Changing Attitudes: Reducing stigma and fostering understanding.
7. Person-Centred Dementia Care: The theory and its practical application.
8. Challenging Behaviours: Strategies for managing and responding effectively.
9. Mental Capacity Act & DoLS: Ensuring care complies with legal frameworks.

Benefits of the Course

This training is designed to:

• Refresh and update your knowledge of dementia care.
• Provide practical strategies for improving patient care and family support.
• Build confidence in managing challenging behaviours and complex cases.
• Equip you with the latest information on treatments and advancements.

Empower your team with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional dementia care. Contact us to book your training today!