Dementia Awareness (full day)

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This one day course will cover the following topics in relation to dementia awareness:

Exploring normal and abnormal ageing processes
Attitudes, prejudices and fears
Different kinds of dementias: signs and symptoms, treatment options
Risks and dangers
Resources for helping those with dementia and their carers
Effective communication and strategies for managing some common problems for those with dementia.

The teaching day is based on power point presentations, exercises, role plays, and scenarios.

Qualified Healthcare professionals, support staff and healthcare assistants in NHS Trusts, GP surgeries, Private hospitals and Care Homes.

Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

No formal assessment, for teaching see Course Overview.

Lynny Turner

Lynny is a Director at Mental Health Care Training ltd. She is an experienced teacher in adult education, with particular knowledge of: nursing, health care, human relationships, supervision, support, counselling, and psychotherapy.