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1. Dementia Awareness
Course Description:
This is a theory course and is designed for all care staff, domiciliary and day care staff and
healthcare assistant’s that 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.
This course is based on Skills for Care guidelines and essential for care staff working within
the sector.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Dementia
What is Dementia / Current situation / Costs of dementia care
Risk Factors
At risk groups / Different age groups / Behavioural changes / Sensory impairment
Dementia Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) / Alzheimer’s / Vascular / Lewy Bodies (DLB) /
Frontotemporal / Other dementia conditions
Management of Dementia
Person centred approach / Risk assessment / Communication and interaction /
Environmental factors / Extrinsic and intrinsic factors / Support & care
Considerations
Incontinence / Footwear / Medication / Other health conditions
Course Duration:
3hrs
Assessment:
The trainer will carry out an on-going assessment during the course
Certification:
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
Location:
The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training venues
Maximum number of delegates per trainer is 15
Telephone: 0845 468 0870 Web: www.pathwaygroup.co.uk
Pathway College
putting you first
Birmingham: 0121 369 0100 Email: caretraining@pathwaygroup.co.uk