Dementia and the Ageing Process

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at those working directly with older adults with confusion and dementia, whether in residential, day care, community or hospital settings.

Basic awareness courses can be delivered over 3 hours or more in-depth courses 1-day

Aims of the course

Provide participants with an understanding of the ageing process, and Dementia, and use a problem solving approach to caring for people with confusion /Dementia

The course contains

Memory & the ageing process

What is Dementia?

Different types of Dementia

Signs and symptoms

Causes of confusion

Problems associated with Dementia

Person centred care

How is learning assessed?

Awareness raising course – Certificate of attendance issued.