A person-centred approach to dementia care (2 days)

A 2-day course devised and delivered by DementiaTrainers.

Day 1

The experience of dementia: understanding the perspective of people with dementia
Facts and up-to-date information about dementia: types of dementia, symptoms, risk factors, statistics
Identifying factors that contribute to the difficulties in dementia
Developing knowledge about people with dementia as individuals
Life story work
Compensating for the symptoms of dementia and facilitating independence through the care approach, the environment and adaptations
Identifying and utilising the strengths and remaining abilities of people with dementia
A ‘partnership’ model: promoting independence and compensating for difficulties

Understanding, supporting and working with informal carers / relatives
Recognising the needs of the whole person
Facilitating communication and choice
Responding to different realities – eg delusional beliefs and hallucinations
Understanding and addressing the causes of behaviours that challenge through identifying needs and understanding the individual
Responding to strong feelings and behaviours that staff find challenging
Providing appropriate occupations to meet needs of individuals
Positive outcomes: recognising well-being in dementia